UCSF-Bay Area CFAR Mentored Scientist Award
The UCSF-Bay Area CFAR Mentored Scientist Award funds one-year mentored HIV/AIDS research projects for early-stage investigators, focusing on NIH priority areas and strong mentorship.
Funder: University of California San Francisco
Due Dates: Spring 2026 (annual cycle; check program page for exact date)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 direct costs for a one-year project; may include personnel salary and benefits.
Summary: Supports mentored HIV/AIDS research projects by early-stage investigators at UCSF or affiliates to foster preliminary data collection and career development.
Key Information: Clinical trials and international components are generally not allowed; strong emphasis on mentorship and NIH HIV/AIDS research priorities.
Description
The UCSF-Bay Area CFAR Mentored Scientist Award provides one-year, mentored research funding to early-stage investigators at UCSF or affiliated partner institutes for HIV/AIDS-related projects. The award is designed to help recipients acquire preliminary data and research skills that can lead to future independent funding. Projects must align with NIH’s high or medium priority areas for HIV/AIDS research, including basic pathogenesis, clinical outcomes, HIV/aging, inflammation, latency, cure, vaccines, co-infections, HIV in women, implementation science, and health disparities among HIV-affected Bay Area populations. Strong mentorship is a core requirement, with mentors guiding the research and career development of awardees.
