Standing Up for Science
The University of California funds research to address critical gaps in California’s HIV science, prioritizing prevention, care, and areas affected by reduced federal support.
Funder: University of California
Due Dates: May 14, 2026 (Letter of Intent, 12:00 Noon PST) | July 9, 2026 (Full Application, 12:00 Noon PST)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 in direct costs over 2 years per award (plus 40% indirects); small-dollar, R21-scale grants.
Summary: Funds California-based HIV research projects addressing gaps left by reduced federal support, with priority for prevention, care, and early-career investigators.
Key Information: Open to all career stages; not limited to early-stage investigators.
Description
This University of California funding opportunity supports HIV research in California that addresses critical areas deprioritized or at risk of exclusion from federal funding. The program is designed to fill emerging gaps in federal HIV research support, ensuring continued progress in vital areas for California’s HIV response. The initiative is open to all areas of HIV science, with particular priority for projects focused on HIV prevention and care for priority communities, support for early-career investigators, and research domains most affected by reductions in federal funding.
