Our Research
Our Research
Over the past three decades, CANFAR has invested more than $26 million and awarded nearly 600 grants to HIV/AIDS research projects that have led to tremendous breakthroughs in HIV prevention, testing, access to treatment, stigma, and the search for a cure.
Applications for Research Cycle 34 open now until August 31, 2026.
Applications for Research Cycle 34 open now until August 31, 2026.
CANFAR is driving the next generation of HIV research. Through our Research Cycles, CANFAR supports early-career investigators as they launch bold, high-impact ideas across all areas of HIV research: prevention, treatment, care, and cure.
Research Cycle 34 is open now. This cycle will award 6 grants of $40,000 as well as the Christopher Bunting Memorial Grant of $50,000.
These catalytic grants have a 33% application success rate and are designed to help you generate preliminary data for larger national and international funding.
Click below to view the application info.
Research streams
Research streams
Innovation research grants
Innovation research grants
CANFAR funding doesn’t just support research—it launches careers, strengthens Canada’s HIV research ecosystem, and accelerates progress toward ending the epidemic.
During our funding cycles, we solicit and help advance ideas for innovative projects and pragmatic solutions from university researchers, community-based organizations, and partnerships between the two.
We have advanced HIV knowledge and science, and now we are determined to fill the gender and race gaps in HIV research.
Implementation science grants
Implementation science grants
As a leader in funding HIV research in Canada, CANFAR has been a pioneer in engaging the business community to support cutting-edge research to address the HIV epidemic.
Our implementation science grants will address the issues faced by Indigenous peoples, African, Caribbean and Black people, racialized women, and people who use substances and inject drugs and prioritize projects that help ensure treatment, care and support are accessible and culturally appropriate to members of these key communities.
Project spotlight
Our Healthbox is a smart vending machine that increases FREE access to HIV self-test kits, sexual health supplies like condoms & dental dams, and safe injection equipment to minimize HIV transmissions in our communities. It’s a project by REACH Nexus and the MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions at St. Michael’s Hospital, with support from various funders including CANFAR.
Project co-funded by
Cycle 33 profiles
Cycle 33 profiles
A Lifelong Question
Protecting the Next Generation
Dr. Jenabian: From Curiosity to Calling
Cracking HIV’s Hidden Code
Innovation Through Partnership
From Mentorship to Collaboration
Advancing Equity Through Research
Research partners
Research partners
CANFAR has several partnerships with pan-Canadian research organizations and networks that support the growth and recognition of Canadian HIV/AIDS researchers at various stages of their careers. These include the CANFAR-CTN+ Postdoctoral Fellowship Award and the annual CAHR-CANFAR Research in Excellence Awards.
