Developmental Core

The overall goals of the CFAR Developmental Core are to support new research, assist in the recruitment of investigators new to the field of HIV, and to support and mentor junior and under-represented minority investigators.

The Developmental Core:

• Stimulates new areas of HIV/AIDS-related research.
• Supports the HIV/AIDS research community at JHU.
• Assists in evaluating programmatic needs and providing seed money.
• Supports recruitment of key investigators for priority research areas.
• Provides an internal scientific review for grant applications for Johns Hopkins University faculty members.
• Fosters the recruitment of established investigators not currently working in HIV into the field.
• Expands efforts to recruit and develop under-represented minority investigators in HIV/AIDS research.>