HIV Vaccine Research Grants for Medical Students

Seeking African American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American/American Indian, Native Hawaiian, Asian and Pacific Islander medical students interested in HIV vaccine research  
   
DEADLINE: Monday, January 2, 2023  
   
The HIV Vaccine Trials Network, in collaboration with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of the National Institutes of Health, is investing in a young generation of HIV prevention researchers by providing African American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American/American Indian, Native Hawaiian, Asian and Pacific Islander medical students with opportunities to conduct independent research while receiving mentoring, project and salary funding, training, and professional development opportunities. The complete Request for Applications can be found at http://www.hvtn.org/ramp   
 
Grant recipients will be mentored by HVTN-affiliated investigators while conducting research projects in areas of basic, clinical, behavioral and social science. Projects will be: 
 
Short -Term Projects: 8-10 weeks  

  • Timed with a summer break or fourth year research elective
  • Travel to an HIV Vaccine Clinical Research Site in the US or abroad (if COVID has been controlled)
  • Attend and present at an HVTN Conference
  • Maximum award of $20,000  

   
Long -Term Projects: 9-12 months  

  • Timed with a planned Master's or doctoral program, or be a distinct, non-degree associated research-focused year
  • Research at an HIV Vaccine Clinical Research Site in the US or abroad (if COVID has been controlled)  
  • Attend two scientific conferences, including presenting at the HVTN conference
  • Maximum award of $70,000  

   
Project Options  
Scholars will have the opportunity to apply to a research project of their interest. 15 project summaries for the 2023-2024 cycle have been posted to the following link: http://www.hvtn.org/ramp. (Click on Application Process) 
  
To see projects of our current and former scholars, check out their profiles.  
 
Application Materials 
If you are interested in applying, visit http://www.hvtn.org/ramp, review the Request For Applications (RFA) and application materials. Carefully read the Request for Applications before applying. Applications are due online by 5:00 pm PST on January 2, 2023.