Penn CFAR Scholars Program: Preparing the Next Generation of HIV scientists through Early Engagement in Mentored Research
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Penn CFAR Scholars Program: Preparing the Next Generation of HIV Scientists through Early Engagement in Mentored Research Abstract The Penn Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) provides dynamic scientific leadership, organizational structure, resources, & infrastructure to advance HIV/AIDS research across the integrated campus of the University of Pennsylvania, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) & the Wistar Institute. The Center is comprised of >150 members from our 3 institutions, including 9 of the 12 Penn schools & 21 of 29 departments within the School of Medicine. The success of the Penn CFAR is reflected by key discoveries in HIV/AIDS priority areas including HIV reservoirs/cure, immune function, prevention, implementation science, behavioral and mental health, management of comorbidities & other areas. The Penn CFAR Scholars (PCS) program is a CFAR-wide initiative that leverages expertise and engagement across CFAR scientific domains and Cores for education and mentorship for learners across a wide academic spectrum (undergraduate to graduate students). The program was created in 2022 with a CFAR supplement and was led by 2 senior leaders with complementary clinical/implementation (Momplaisir) and basic/laboratory (Jordan-Sciutto) expertise. Our short-term goal is to provide early exposure to HIV research and clinical opportunities to early-stage trainees, provide professional skill building, and widen the Scholars’ social/professional networks. Our long-term goal is to increase the pool of interested and academically prepared students for careers in biomedical research or academic medicine and enrich the HIV/AIDS field that critically requires differing perspectives to develop innovative solutions to the HIV epidemic. Over the past 3 years, the PCS program has been remarkably successful with accelerating momentum, energy and significant outcomes. Since its inception, we have mentored 49 Scholars, including 14 Scholars this summer and collected outcomes longitudinally on 35 Scholars (through summer 2024). To date, 14/35 (40%) matriculated into graduate or medical school. Many of our Scholars present their work at scientific meetings and publish their research findings. In addition, based on results of qualitative interviews and subsequent program evaluations, ~20% of our Scholars are newly interested in pursuing a career in HIV medicine or research. With sunsetting of the CFAR supplement program in 2023, this R25 application will provide support to continue and expand the PCS program which will focus on HIV mentored research opportunities for undergraduate, post-baccalaureate and graduate students. Looking ahead, Drs. Momplaisir and Jordan-Sciutto will continue to lead the PSC program, and early-stage investigator (ESI) Dr. Edward Kreider (basic science) will serve as multiple principal investigator. ESI Dr. Arianne Morrison (HIV clinical/prevention) will join the team to serve as PCS Associate Program Director and spearhead professional development skills & clinical shadowing experiences. Dr. Favor will continue his role as program evaluation lead and a key link to Lincoln University. We will continue to engage in robust program evaluation using innovative methods from the Penn Mixed Methods Research Laboratory, track program outcomes and make iterative improvement to increase our impact.
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Penn CFAR Scholars Program: Preparing the Next Generation of HIV scientists through Early Engagement in Mentored Research is a NIMH - National Institute of Mental Health grant providing up to $215K for university, nonprofit, healthcare org. Applications are due 2031-05-31 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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2031-05-31
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Penn CFAR Scholars Program: Preparing the Next Generation of HIV scientists through Early Engagement in Mentored Research: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Penn CFAR Scholars Program: Preparing the Next Generation of HIV scientists through Early Engagement in Mentored Research?
Penn CFAR Scholars Program: Preparing the Next Generation of HIV scientists through Early Engagement in Mentored Research is offered by NIMH - National Institute of Mental Health and is generally open to university, nonprofit, healthcare org. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Penn CFAR Scholars Program: Preparing the Next Generation of HIV scientists through Early Engagement in Mentored Research provide?
Penn CFAR Scholars Program: Preparing the Next Generation of HIV scientists through Early Engagement in Mentored Research provides up to $215K per award from NIMH - National Institute of Mental Health. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Penn CFAR Scholars Program: Preparing the Next Generation of HIV scientists through Early Engagement in Mentored Research deadline?
Applications for Penn CFAR Scholars Program: Preparing the Next Generation of HIV scientists through Early Engagement in Mentored Research are due 2031-05-31 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, NIMH - National Institute of Mental Health, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
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