NOT-AI-23-075: NIH Funding for Expanding AIDS Research Centers’ Scope

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to publish a funding opportunity, NOT-AI-23-075, to invite revision applications from existing NIH Centers for AIDS Research (CFARs) and Developmental Centers for AIDS Research (D-CFARs). This initiative, driven by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), aims to enhance the current scope and role of these centers. The focus is on expanding support and infrastructure for training, mentoring, and research related to HIV and HIV-related health disparities both in the United States and globally. With an expected total funding of $5.3 million and an award ceiling of $1.5 million per application, the program underscores NIAID’s commitment to advancing AIDS research.

Eligibility for this funding is limited to currently funded CFARs and D-CFARs, primarily involving public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. The revision applications are expected to incorporate innovative experimental approaches, foster collaborations, and include diverse perspectives in line with the Centers’ objectives. Applicants will be required to submit a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP), emphasizing inclusive research methodologies. The announcement of this funding opportunity on December 21, 2023, with a due date for applications on March 1, 2024, provides ample time for the existing AIDS research centers to prepare comprehensive proposals that align with the expanded goals of the program.