Centers for AIDS Research (CFAR) and Developmental Centers for AIDS Research (D-CFAR) (P30 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Sponsor: NIH
Internal Deadline: 04/30/2027
Institutional Submission Limit: 1
Sponsor Deadline: 05/25/2029
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The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to invite applications for the Centers for AIDS Research (CFAR) and Developmental Centers for AIDS Research (D-CFAR) programs to provide administrative and shared research support to enhance HIV/AIDS research

 

The Centers for AIDS Research (CFAR) program, inclusive of the Developmental CFAR (D-CFAR), are designed to enhance synergy and coordination among independent research laboratories by sharing resources, supporting emerging research opportunities, and promoting efficiencies. They will continue and expand support for implementation science research, including efforts related to the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) in the United States (U.S.) Initiative. These Centers aim to add value to NIH HIV/AIDS research at applicant institutions by supporting collaborative activities that cannot be easily funded through standard research awards, and by fostering research aligned with NIH Unified Funding Strategy.

 

The CFAR and D-CFAR programs accomplish their mission by:

• Providing scientific leadership and institutional infrastructure for HIV/AIDS research including HIV-associated comorbidities, co-infections, complications, and care for people living with HIV Promoting development of sustainable multidisciplinary HIV/AIDS research programs at each CFAR institution, and enhancing synergies with additional non-CFAR partner institutions, including state and local health departments


• Fostering scientific collaboration by connecting researchers across disciplines and CFARs, and by strengthening partnerships within HIV/AIDS research networks to advance interdisciplinary, translational, and implementation science


• Advancing HIV research and its application by supporting basic, translational, and implementation science that drive the translation of scientific discoveries into effective HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and HIV cure strategies


• Fostering scientific communication, promoting knowledge of research findings and disseminating important research discoveries to scientific and lay communities


• Sponsoring HIV/AIDS-related training and education as well as providing opportunities for career development


• Developing the next generation of scientific leaders in HIV/AIDS research through focused mentoring, career development and funding support to early career investigators


• Engaging with the NIH and affected communities to prioritize and focus HIV/AIDS research


• Facilitating technology transfer and development through promotion of scientific interactions between CFARs


• Supporting research on prevention and treatment of HIV infection in communities at high risk for HIV infection


• Leveraging institutional support from CFAR host institutions

While CFARs and D-CFARs serve similar missions, a D-CFAR is designed to support recipients by identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement to enhance future competitiveness for a standard CFAR. It facilitates the development of collaborations, the decision making of Core facilities essential for HIV/AIDS research and the strengthening of areas that may hinder a successful standard CFAR application. D-CFARs cannot be renewed but can compete for a standard CFAR award. A D-CFAR award is not a prerequisite to applying for a standard CFAR.

It is highly recommended, but not required, that applicants confer with the Scientific/Research Contact to discuss planned strategies for developing a CFAR or D-CFAR application to ensure alignment with NIH scientific priorities and available resources.

Only one application per institution (normally identified by having a unique entity identifier (UEI) number or NIH IPF number) is allowed.

Submission Process

Limited submissions MUST be coordinated with the Office of the Vice President for Research.

If interested in applying for this opportunity, please combine the following items into a single PDF and email to resdev@mailbox.sc.edu by 5pm on the INTERNAL DEADLINE above:

• Cover page with grant program name & number (if applicable) to which you are applying, your project title, PI (name, department/unit, & email), and list of co-PIs/key collaborators (name & department/unit)
• a two-page project abstract addressing key components/criteria for this specific grant program
• a 2-3 page CV/biosketch for the PI (SCiENcv preferred)