Up to $505K direct costs for 5 years to support assistant professors conducting research on the pathogenesis of infectious disease. Applicants must be 36 months or more from their start date as assistant professors.

Timeline:

Jul 16, 2026 – Letter of Intent (LOI) Deadline

October 2, 2026 – Invitation to Submit a Full Proposal

May 31, 2027 – Notice of Award

July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2032: Award Period