Office of AIDS Research (OAR)

The mission of the Office of AIDS Research (OAR) is to advance research to end the HIV pandemic and improve health outcomes for people with HIV.

Highlighted Topics

Highlighted Topics identify timely or emerging research priorities across one or more NIH Institutes, Centers, or Offices (ICOs). Use Parent Announcements or other broad NIH opportunities to submit investigator-initiated applications on a topic. While Highlighted Topics do not affect referral or review, some include dedicated funding. See the Highlighted Topic FAQs for details.