Category: Announcements

A Celebration of life for Denise Jacobson

The HU CFAR community mourns the loss of Denise Jacobson, a beloved and dedicated colleague, mentor, and friend.   Over several years, Denise contributed her expertise in epidemiological studies to the Harvard University Center for AIDS Research community in various capacities, including Co-Director of the Adolescence & HIV Scientific Working Group, an analyst with the…Continue Reading A Celebration of life for Denise Jacobson

Collaborative Initiative for Pediatric HIV Education and Research (CIPHER) Research Grant Programme 2025/2026

This programme awards early-stage investigators up to USD 140,000 over two years to address research gaps in pediatric and adolescent HIV in countries with limited resources for HIV research. It is designed to provide investigators with the experience they need to compete for larger funding. Letters of intent must be submitted no later than 30…Continue Reading Collaborative Initiative for Pediatric HIV Education and Research (CIPHER) Research Grant Programme 2025/2026

Valuable Resources for HIV Researchers and Their Supporters

Was youR NIH-funded project terminated? A team of researches at UC San Diego, University of Maryland, Emory, and the University of North Carolina are documenting the impact of NIH grant terminations. Kindly scan the QR code to be counted! For additional questions, please contact Rebecca Fielding-Miller at rfieldingmiller@health.ucsd.edu….Continue Reading Valuable Resources for HIV Researchers and Their Supporters

Why My Research Matters: A Reflection & Communication Tool by Duke CFAR

The document is designed to guide investigators as they articulate the wider significance and real-world implications of their research, especially for audiences outside the academic community, such as policymakers, funders, and the public. Guidance: Download the tool below:…Continue Reading Why My Research Matters: A Reflection & Communication Tool by Duke CFAR

Harvard University-affiliated Researchers : 2025 CROI Presentation List

WELCOME TO THE DIGITAL PROGRAM BOOKLET IMPORTANT: The information below was self-reported by the presenters and is available to the Harvard University HIV research community to foster engagement and promote collaborative research among investigators. Poster Presentations will be staffed by the author team between 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm PT while Oral Presentations will occur at…Continue Reading Harvard University-affiliated Researchers : 2025 CROI Presentation List

Women’s Infectious Diseases Global Scholars Program

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: WINGS is a two-year leadership and career development program designed to train and support the next generation of leaders in global infectious diseases in women’s health. The WINGS program consists of a structured curriculum for developing leadership, communication, and mentoring skills; bi-monthly seminars with guest speakers, in-person workshops, peer mentoring groups, and…Continue Reading Women’s Infectious Diseases Global Scholars Program

NIH Funding Opportunity: PAR-25-330, “Role of Defective Proviruses in HIV Persistence”

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support research to define the impact of defective HIV proviruses on mechanisms of HIV persistence and pathogenesis during antiretroviral treatment and their potential deleterious effects on HIV cure strategies and interference with HIV-specific molecular assays….Continue Reading NIH Funding Opportunity: PAR-25-330, “Role of Defective Proviruses in HIV Persistence”

Are you interested in leading an HU CFAR Scientific Working Group?

SUBMIT YOUR IDEA HERE: https://fs3.formsite.com/divofaids/vbqny5r8bd/index NEW DEADLINE: January 31st, 2025 DETAILS: An HU CFAR Scientific Working Group (SWG) is defined as a group of Harvard-affiliated investigators (HIV or/and non-HIV) who share a common interest in a specific area of scientific focus critical to addressing the HIV epidemic.   The goal of a SWG is to…Continue Reading Are you interested in leading an HU CFAR Scientific Working Group?