Investigator Pilot Awards
Our Developmental Core will provide pilot funding of up to $20,000 for four or five innovative proposals that have the potential for extramural funding upon completion of the pilot study. D-CFAR investigators with primary appointments at WashU, SLU, and HSSU who are either early-stage investigators or more established researchers shifting their focus to HIV are eligible to apply.
We are seeking US-based proposals in basic, clinical, behavioral, substance use, and implementation science that align with the five main focus areas from the Office of AIDS Research (OAR) professional judgement budget:
Accelerate implementation science to end the HIV epidemic
Develop new technologies for self-testing and multiplex testing
Understand and treat HIV-related co-occurring conditions
Advance progress towards an HIV cure
Strengthen HIV data sharing and harmonization
Key dates:
October 5: Application portal opens
DATE TBD: Info Session and Partner Matchmaking
November 13: Letter of intent deadline*
December 2: Proposal deadline
January 15, 2027: Notification of award
February 1, 2027: Earliest start date
Pilot awards will be awarded for one year and amount to $20,000 in direct costs only. Indirect costs will not be awarded.
*Please note that letters of intent (LOIs) are strongly recommended.
Read the full call for proposals (below) and visit our FAQ Page for more information on this funding opportunity. If you still have questions, contact the Developmental Core.