Are postdoctoral fellows eligible?

No, applicants must have a faculty appointment (or equivalent) at a qualifying institution.

If I've had a K award in HIV/AIDS, am I eligible?

No, to be eligible, applicants cannot have had any grant or contract in HIV/AIDS.

Are applicants who have previously been co-investigators/authors on an HIV research project or publication eligible?

No, Co-PIs & Co-authors of HIV research/HIV publications are not eligible to apply.

My discipline is not listed in the eligibility criteria; does this mean I am not eligible?

Other disciplines than the ones mentioned can be accepted. Please contact us if yours is not on the list.

I received a doctoral degree more than 10 years ago, but I received recently another degree (MPH, etc). Can I be eligible?

No, applicants must have received their doctoral degree less than 10 years ago.

What is the preferred format for the budget?

The preferred format is the PHS 398 detailed budget.

Do I have to have a CFAR mentor/collaborator to submit the concept sheet?

No, a CFAR mentor/collaborator is only required for a full submission. However, we understand interest in finding one sooner. Currently, the CFAR mentor/collaborator list is under construction, but we have two recommended solutions: 1) Do a PubMed search on your topic and find researchers in your area. 2) Go to the NIH CFAR website. This website lists CFARs and people at the CFARs, links to the individual CFAR's websites, and lists international sites.