Presented by the International AIDS Society in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the NIH-funded Centers for AIDS Research (CFAR).

Overview

The Concept Proposal Submission phase is now closed. We hope to notify applicants if they are invited for a full proposal by December 15, 2011.

A research grant program for early career investigators with no prior experience in HIV research.

The Awards
  • The awards will be up to 2 years in length.
  • Up to $150,000 Direct Cost per year, (the amount of the award will vary depending on the proposal).
  • IAS will provide funding for awardees to attend future IAS meetings during the proposed period of research.
Who is eligible?
  • Junior investigators (no more than 10 years after completion of terminal degree (PhD or equivalent) or medical residency) who are faculty and new to the HIV field.
  • Both domestic and international investigators are encouraged to apply.
Timeline
  • Application for these awards will be a two stage process:
    • Concept sheets (2 pages) will be submitted by October 17, 2011 and reviewed by a Scientific Committee.
    • Selected applicants will submit a full application, due February 9, 2012.
    • Notice of Awards will be made in mid to late April, 2012.
  • The 2010 Awards were announced at the 2010 International AIDS Conference in Vienna. For a list of awardees and their projects, click here.
  • The 2012 Awards will be announced at the 2012 International AIDS Conference in Washington, D.C.
Please see Request for Proposals for more details.