The AIM/CIDI Pilot Program provides grants to investigators with the intention that they will use the funds to generate preliminary data to apply for external funding (preferably through a variety of NIH mechanisms, but also through other funding sources). AIM is currently accepting grant applications for the 2021 - 2022 funding period. Proposals must be received by 5:00PM MST on Friday, December 17, 2021, and the funding period is anticipated to be January 10, 2022 through July 31, 2022.

For these awards, proposals should incorporate basic science approach and should address the topic of autophagy and immunity in any disease context. Proposals that also incorporate investigation into inflammation or metabolism will be prioritized.

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