Research Scholars Program in Public Health
Forecasted
The Research Scholars Program in Public Health by Gilead Sciences supports early-career researchers advancing HIV and viral hepatitis research in low- and middle-income countries.
Funder: Gilead Sciences Research Scholars Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Detailed proposal, invited applicants) | August 2027 (One-Page Specific Aims, projected)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 per awardee over 2 years | 4 awards annually | Paid to scholar's institution
Summary: Supports innovative early-career researchers globally to advance public health research on HIV and/or viral hepatitis in low- and middle-income countries.
Description
The Research Scholars Program in Public Health, funded by Gilead Sciences, aims to advance innovative research from emerging investigators worldwide, with a focus on addressing unmet medical needs and promoting progress in public health. The program specifically supports junior faculty and early-career researchers from low- and middle-income countries, encouraging research that addresses country-driven priorities related to HIV and/or viral hepatitis (B, C, D). Each award provides substantial funding and mentorship to help scholars achieve scientific independence and contribute to sustainable development goals.
