The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
The purpose of the Centers for AIDS Research (CFAR) program is to provide administrative and shared research support to enhance HIV/AIDS research. This includes offering core facilities, expertise, resources, and services that are not easily accessible through traditional funding mechanisms. The program focuses on fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in all aspects of HIV/AIDS research.