The 2026 cycle of CFAR Developmental Core Awards is now open.

Each 1-year pilot award provides up to $50,000 of direct funding for projects in the HIV research field. We particularly encourage early-career faculty and investigators of any career stage new to the HIV space to apply.

 Pre-applications submissions due March 1, 2026

Full applications submissions due April 1, 2026

All applications will be submitted through the new CFAR online database. See FOA for guidance.

Applications are encouraged from any research discipline (clinical, translational, community, basic science, epidemiology, etc.) The CFAR will assure that early-stage investigators develop and maintain mentoring with established investigators so that they may acquire skills necessary for a career in HIV Research. 

Click here for the full Tennessee CFAR Developmental Core FOA 2026

Click here to Start your submission

Please reach out if you have any questions regarding the funding opportunity to tn-cfar@vumc.org.

Other institutions, foundations, and agencies may have opportunities or resources you are looking for:

• Elton John AIDS Foundation
• NIH National Institute on Drug Abuse
• HIVinfo.NIH.gov
• American Psychological Association (APA) HIV/AIDS Resources

Have a resource you’d like to share with others? Send us the information at tn-cfar@vumc.org.