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*New* UW Synergistic Pilot AIDS Research Center (SPARC) Awards [Due August 9, 2021]

Posted: 7/27/2021 (Funding)

Applications are open for the UW Behavioral Research Center for HIV (BIRCH) Synergistic Pilot AIDS Research Center (SPARC) Awards. Letters of intent are due Monday, August 9, 2021. This award aims to support searchers to conduct work that examines mental health and associated conditions in the context of HIV. Successful awardees will be included in the SPARC Scholars program which includes monthly fellowships meetings, access to mentors across the UW BIRCH network, and opportunities to collaborate with other SPARC scholars. Some key details (please see the attached RFA for full details)
  • Direct costs: $8,000 per year for up to 2 years ($16,000 maximum for the 2-year duration, no more than $8,000/year)
  • Letter of intent due August 9, 2021
  • Eligibility check due August 9, 2021
  • Consultation with the Methods Core due August 13, 2021
  • Final application due August 22, 2021 at 11:59 PM
  • Notice of award by September 10, 2021
  • Period of performance: September 13, 2021 to August 30, 2023