The DC CFAR offers several funding opportunities to DC CFAR full investigators to support their HIV/AIDS research and to facilitate their success in seeking future NIH funding.

Acknowledge Funding and Services

Investigators who have already received funding or services through the center are encouraged to learn how to cite the DC CFAR in future publications. 

Pilot Awards Program

The Pilot Awards Program provides funding up to $50,000 on a competitive basis to HIV/AIDS investigators to assist them in establishing themselves as independent NIH-funded investigators.

Transitioning Investigator Awards Program

The DC CFAR Transitioning Investigator Awards Program aims to provide one-year pilot funding up to $100,000 on a competitive and invitation-only basis. 

Microgrants

Microgrants provide funding up to $2,500 to cover the costs associated with use of select DC CFAR Core services, and with travel to scientific conferences for DC CFAR Pilot Awards and NIH CFAR Administrative Supplemental Award Recipients.

NIH CFAR Administrative Supplements

NIH CFAR Administrative Supplements are funds provided by the NIH to supplement CFAR parent awards to support innovative research on HIV/AIDS.