2014 RFA for Penn CFAR Pilot Grant Program in HIV/AIDS
Penn Center for AIDS Research (Penn CFAR) seeks applications to the pilot program offered through its Developmental Core. Proposals in HIV/AIDS clinical, pathogenesis, virology, immunology, structural biology, vaccine, epidemiology or prevention research are encouraged.
View the 2013 Developmental Workshop for an full overview of the program.
The deadline for applications is March 18, 2013.
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For the 2014 RFA, areas of particular interest include basic, clinical, translational, behavioral and epidemiologic research relevant to:
- HIV and Hepatitis C co-infection
- HIV and addictions research
- Novel strategies for eradicating or controlling HIV in viral reservoirs
Award: We offer awards up to $40,000 for each grant. Grants are for a one-year period and are not renewable. It is expected that funds will be available in August 2013.
Eligibility:
| Faculty members (“General pilot awards”) | |
Post-graduate degree with an appointment equivalent to a staff scientist, assistant/research professor, associate/research professor, or professor at University of Pennsylvania, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, or The Wistar Institute. |
A specific Mentorship Plan with a senior faculty member is strongly encouraged for junior faculty applicants |
| Non Faculty members (“Mentored Research Scholar awards”) | |
Instructor |
A one page mentorship plan with a mentor at the assistant professor level or above is required describing how this project will lead to independent funding. |
Please also refer to the CFAR mentorship plan guidelines for expectations of mentored activities: http://www.med.upenn.edu/cfar/developmental_mentorprogram.shtml |
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We encourage applications from:
- New investigators who never have held extramural support from the NIH
- Established investigators who have not previously worked in HIV/AIDS
- Investigators who have worked in HIV/AIDS but are planning to undertake a new research direction that is a significant departure from their currently funded work
NOTE: Clinical Trials cannot be supported through this funding mechanism
The deadline for applications is March 18, 2013.
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Important additional information:
Pre-Submission Mentoring Workshop for Junior and New Investigators:
A Pre-Application Mentoring Workshop will be offered to help junior and new investigators craft a stronger research proposal. For info on the workshop or individual mentoring, contact Evelyn Olivieri, oliviere@mail.med.upenn.edu.
| Pre-Submission Workshop: | Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Room 252 BRB |
International Applications:
All applications that include an international component should be discussed with Dr. Tebas, Pablo.Tebas@uphs.upenn.edu, prior to preparation of the application.
Applications based in Botswana must be reviewed and approved by Dr. Harvey Friedman, hfriedma@mail.med.upenn.edu, before submission to determine feasibility and related expenses.
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Pablo Tebas, M.D. (Director CFAR Developmental Core)
pablo.tebas@uphs.upenn.edu
Luis J. Montaner, D.V.M., M.Sc., D.Phil. (Co-Director CFAR Developmental Core)
montaner@wistar.org
Evelyn Olivieri (Associate Director, Penn CFAR )
oliviere@mail.med.upenn.edu