UCSD CFAR International Core Travel Grants

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UCSD CFAR International Core Travel Grants are designed to supplement travel expenses between UCSD (or a UCSD CFAR-affiliated institution) and resource-limited countries. These countries must consider HIV/AIDS research and treatment as priorities and must have a per capita gross domestic product of less than $10,000 USD per year.

Travel is not restricted to the countries currently associated with International Pilot Project grants. However, in the event of competing applications or limited funds, priority will be given to applicants who are traveling to collaborate on International Pilot Project grants or NIH grant proposals.

Award Limitations

Travel must be undertaken in support of the development or conduct of projects involving the UCSD Center for AIDS Research. Travel grants are limited to $5000 USD for travel to the United States and limited to $3000 USD for travel from the United States. Applicants are encouraged to identify other funds to cover lodging and living expenses during their trip. Only one award will be permitted per person per year.

Eligibility
Applicants must be faculty members at or above the Assistant Professor level or exceptionally qualified postdoctoral fellows at UCSD or one of the UCSD CFAR affiliates (VA San Diego Healthcare System, The Salk Institute, The Scripps Research Institute, or the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology).

Due Dates
Applications may be submitted at any time and will be informed within 45 days of receipt. Awards will be made based on merit and availability of funds. When funds have been spent for the year, applications will be considered for the following year. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early in the calendar year.

Note: Applicants should apply at least four months and preferably longer before their planned arrival date. This time will permit successful applicants to request and receive visas and other travel documents, make travel and housing arrangements, and confirm plans with their CFAR collaborator.

Program Requirements

Within one month after returning to their home countries, award recipients will be required to write a report on their experience for the CFAR International Core Directors to review.