Journal of the International AIDS Society Blog
The International AIDS Society (IAS) in partnership with the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-Centers for AIDS Research (CFAR) has launched a new programme to support developmental research projects that aim to introduce scientists from other disciplines to the field of HIV research. The initiative will foster cross disciplinary research, promote novel ideas, and aid in the success of investigators at an early career stage. The programme will offer grant funding for 1-2 years, with support of up to US$150,000 per year in direct costs, and will be coordinated and managed by the CFAR. The programme targets early stage investigators who have received a terminal degree (PhD, MD, DSc, etc.) within the last ten years in the following disciplines:
- Molecular and cellular biology
- Immunology
- Virology
- Pharmacology
- Genomics/Genetics/Gene technology
- Structural biology
- Chemistry/Biochemistry
- Infectious disease
- Biotechnology
- Behavioral and social sciences
- Malignancies
- Metabolic
- Cardiovascular
- Neurology
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
- Epidemiology
- Pathology
- Bioengineering
- Operations Research
Researchers who have not previously conducted HIV research are encouraged to apply. Researchers who have received any previous grants or contracts for HIV research are not eligible.
The developmental projects will be supported in collaboration with a CFAR institution with expertise in the candidate's proposed area of research. This will involve a competitive review process. The specifics of the 2-step application process are available on www.cnihr.org:
- Step 1: Submission of concept proposals until 22 December 2009
- Step 2: Full research proposals submitted until 22 April 2010
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