Avant Garde/Avenir award for Investigators conducting high risk/high reward research on HIV and Substance Use (or Substance Use Disorders)

Summary

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Avant Garde/Avenir Award to support investigators conducting high-risk, high-reward research at the intersection of HIV and substance use or substance use disorders. This is a forecasted federal grant opportunity, meaning it has been announced in advance of the formal solicitation. The award targets innovative research approaches that may significantly advance understanding or treatment of HIV in the context of substance use. No additional scope, deliverable, or budget details are available in the current forecast notice.

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Risks & flags

• Opportunity is in 'forecasted' status only — full solicitation details, eligibility requirements, and deadlines are not yet published, limiting competitive preparation time
• Award type (Avant Garde/Avenir) historically carries specific eligibility restrictions (e.g., early-stage investigator or established investigator tiers) that may narrow the pool of eligible applicants