Mid-Atlantic CFAR Consortium (MACC) Scholars Program
Applications due August 15, 2020
Dear DC CFAR Members -

We are pleased to inform you that the Mid-Atlantic CFAR Consortium (MACC) is now accepting applications for the second cohort of early career investigators from under-represented racial and ethnic groups.
The MACC Scholars Program is a collaboration between the District of Columbia CFAR, the Johns Hopkins University CFAR, and the University of Pennsylvania CFAR. The goal of the MACC Scholars Program is to support the development of new investigators with an interest in HIV among underrepresented populations in the Mid-Atlantic regions, and to encourage their development as independent, HIV investigators. Learn more about our previous MACC scholars   here .

Resources Available
MACC Scholars each receive up to 10% salary support and funds for use towards a pilot project that will contribute to an understanding of HIV among underrepresented populations in the Mid-
Atlantic region. MACC Scholars can use these funds ($15,000 maximum) to develop a new or expand a current research project (including secondary data analyses), along with supporting
conference presentation travel, leadership and scientific training, and travel to other CFARs. Scholars also receive professional mentorship from designated faculty in each of the collaborating CFARs and the opportunity to network with CFAR membership as they build their careers.

How to Apply
Cover Letter
Please include:
  • Specific aims (half-page)
  • Mentorship needs (1 paragraph) & identification of at least 2 potential mentors
  • Career goals & objectives (half-page)
Biosketch
NIH Biosketch
References
  • One letter of recommendation from a CFAR Core leader or investigator, visit the DC CFAR Membership Directory here. 
  • Contact information for two additional references
Budget
Budget spreadsheet
Budget justification

  • Applications are due: August 15, 2020 by 5:00 PM ET.
Note: To apply you need to be an early stage investigator at one of the DC CFAR institutions with an interest in HIV research among those most at risk of HIV infection in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

For more information about the MACC Scholars Programs or for application guidance, contact midatlanticcfarconsortium@gmail.com.