The Duke CFAR is happy to announce the 2025 Duke CFAR Bridge & Microgrant Awards – Request for Proposals
Access the Bridge/Microgrant RFP and application cover sheet.
Two types of awards are available:
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Bridge Grant Awards: Up to $40,000 (3-page application). For early-stage investigators impacted by priority shifts or expanding into new HIV/AIDS research areas.
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Microgrant Awards: Up to $20,000 (1-page application). One-year awards for essential resources not available elsewhere.
Key Dates:
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Office hours with the CFAR Developmental Core will be held the Wednesday, October 15, 2025. See below for details.
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Letter of Intent (required): November 3, 2025
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Application Deadline: December 4, 2025
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Award Notification: January 2026
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Award Period: 12 months or less
CFAR Developmental Core Office Hours:
Drop in with your questions and get personalized guidance on your application!
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Time: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: https://duke.zoom.us/j/96527930134?pwd=EjlzTqRLWgev6bkZvzb2UDB8q6n5cO.1
Meeting ID: 965 2793 0134 - Passcode: 311933
Eligibility:
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Early-stage investigators prioritized for funding
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Faculty (no prior R01 in HIV/AIDS; R01 in other fields OK)
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Post-docs and clinical fellows (K awardees need NIH pre-approval; T32 cannot use for training/stipends)
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Mentor letter required for fellows
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PI status request not required to submit, but must be obtained before an award is issued
Research Focus:
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Must address NIH HIV/AIDS Priority Areas
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Topics of special interest for Duke CFAR: Artificial Intelligence, HIV & Aging, Rural Health, use of Duke CFAR specimen repositories
How to Apply:
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See the RFP and required cover sheet for details.
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Submit Letter of Intent by November 3rd via this link
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Submit application by December 4th via this email address
Questions? Contact the CFAR Developmental Core.