The 2026 application cycle opens in October 2025.
The UAB Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) is announcing the availability of a one-year postdoctoral fellowship (with opportunity to renew). Applicants may propose any type of HIV research - basic, translational, epidemiological, behavioral, implementation, or community science - and across the spectrum of HIV prevention, treatment, or cure. The fellowship provides salary and travel support as well as mentorship and training opportunities to prepare fellows for a career as an independent research. This opportunity is only open to new postdocs and is expected to be in-person. Salary support of $75,000 + fringe and $5,000 for training activities and travel is provided.
Application Process
Eligible candidates should submit the following on the application:
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Identify a UAB CFAR mentor. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their proposed work with a potential UAB CFAR mentor before applying. |
| Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume |
| Letter of Interest, describing your research accomplishments, training plans and proposed mentor(s) |
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At least three letters of support from previous supervisors/mentors, with names and contact information. A letter of support from your proposed mentor is strongly encouraged. |
Complete applications will be reviewed; select applications will be contacted for interviews.
Program Timeline
| Open Call Released: | October, 2025 |
| Application Due: | January 21, 2026 |
| Notification Date: | March 8, 2026 |
| Project Start: | May 1, 2026 |
