UCSF-Bay Area CFAR International Mentored Scientist Award
Supports mentored HIV research by international UCSF-affiliated investigators, focusing on career development and impactful research relevant to their home country.
Funder: University of California San Francisco
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Fall cycle full application) | March 2027 (Spring cycle full application)
Funding Amounts: $30,000 direct costs for a one-year project; 8% indirect costs for foreign awards allowed.
Summary: Supports mentored HIV research by international investigators affiliated with UCSF, focusing on career development and research in the investigator’s home country.
Key Information: Applicants must have a UCSF-affiliated faculty mentor and cannot have prior HIV-related NIH R01-equivalent funding.
Description
This program provides a mentored career development opportunity in HIV research for international investigators affiliated with UCSF or UCSF-affiliated foreign institutions. The award is intended to foster scientific innovation, support career advancement, and strengthen the pipeline of independent HIV researchers globally. Projects must focus on HIV research relevant to the investigator’s home country and align with NIH’s high or medium HIV/AIDS research priorities. Strong mentorship from a UCSF-affiliated faculty member is a critical requirement, and the program encourages the use of UCSF-Bay Area CFAR research resources and scientific cores.
