amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research has issued a Request for Proposals to provide fellowship grant to support research under the Mathilde Krim Fellowships.
The Mathilde Krim Fellowships in Basic Biomedical Research provides funding for exceptional researchers who are new to the HIV/AIDS field. Krim Fellowship funding will support the successful applicant’s ongoing HIV research and facilitate the transition to a productive and independent long-term career in the HIV/AIDS biomedical research field. The Krim Fellowship provides support for two years of postdoctoral research, with the possibility of one additional year of research support during the first year of an independent research position.
Each fellowship is funded at a total of up to $125,000 (phase I): A direct cost maximum of $110,000 is allowed for personnel (salary and fringe benefits) and other research-related expenses. It is expected that a Krim fellow will devote the decided majority of his or her time to the approved fellowship project. Personnel costs supported by the fellowship grant must represent a minimum of 85% effort and be consistent with institution policy for other institution personnel of similar rank and title, regardless of source(s) of support. An additional $3,636 is provided to support the direct costs of participation in activities designated by amfAR. Institutional indirect costs may not exceed 10% of direct costs.
Contingent upon subsequent application and peer review, phase II funding for an additional $50,000 may be approved to support basic biomedical HIV/AIDS research costs during the first 12 months of an independent research position at any US or international nonprofit research institution.
The period of performance for Mathilde Krim Fellowships awarded under this RFP will be from January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014.
The deadline to submit applications is 2 August 2012. For more information, visit this link.
