Clin-STAR Aging Research Development and Training Awards

The Clinician-Scientists Transdisciplinary Aging Research (Clin-STAR) Coordinating Center is seeking to fund aging research development and training awards that aim to prepare early career investigators for careers in aging-related research and stimulate new collaborations focused on the development of clinically-relevant aging research projects.

Hevolution Foundation Scientific Conferences Fund
Deadline: January 31, April 30, July 31, October 31

Proposals for the support of scientific meetings, conferences, and workshops relevant to the mission of the Hevolution Foundation will be considered. Up to $10,000 per meeting may be requested, but the Hevolution Foundation will determine the final amount based on several factors, including but not limited to the number of expected attendees, duration of the meeting, and meeting venue. For more information, visit the AFAR website here.

I-REACH Scholar Program
Deadline: February 6, 2026

The national two-year Scholar Program, co-led by Dr. Peter Lichtenberg and Dr. Chiranjeev Dash, will identify and enroll Scholars at the bridges to the doctorate/pre-doctoral level through early-stage and senior scientists (the latter looking to shift career focus) at our hubs and liaison sites. Scholars will be matched with two I-REACH mentors who will advise them during the Program. For more information, visit the I-REACH website here.

6th Annual Community Based Participatory Research Immersion Training and Mentorship Program
Application Deadline: May 30, 2026

Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) is an evidence-based approach that fosters equitable partnerships between researchers and communities to finding solutions to disparities within the community. CBPR supports research as well as program development. This intensive workshop will provide participants with practical tools to engage communities as equal partners in research that drives meaningful, lasting change. Learn more here.

Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) Program

The MSTAR Program provides medical students with an enriching experience in aging-related research and geriatrics, with the mentorship of top experts in the field. Students participate in an eight- to twelve-week (or 2-3 months, depending on the training site) structured research, clinical, and didactic program in geriatrics, appropriate to their level of training and interests. Research projects are offered in basic, translational, clinical, or health services research relevant to older people. More information on this program and how to apply is available here.

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Research Fellowship on Older Adults with Dementia and other Vulnerable Populations

Deadline: Rolling basis in the fall-winter preceding fellowship start date (July 1 each year)

Opportunity presented by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Awards (Monthly)

Deadline: March 10, June 10, September 10, December 10

Opportunity presented by Life Sciences Editors Foundation to provide free scientific or language edits of a scientific manuscript or grant proposal.

NIA Research Education Programs - K-12, Undergraduates, and Postbaccalaureates

• NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25) (PAR-23-137)
• NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Summer Research Education Program (R25) (RFA-AG-24-013)
• NIA MSTEM: Advancing Diversity in Aging Research (ADAR) through Undergraduate Education (R25) (PAR-24-135)
• NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD ERA Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (R25) (RFA-AG-24-012)

RFA-AG-23-016: Transition to Aging Research for Predoctoral Students (Expires 10/29/24)

Courtesy of American Geriatrics Society Junior Faculty Special Interest Group

The purpose of this site is to provide links to funding agencies and funding opportunities that support research related to geriatrics, gerontology and/or aging. The funding opportunities may be relevant to trainees, junior researchers, or senior researchers.

Courtesy of Johns Hopkins University

The opportunities are pre-sorted chronologically and alphabetically, and can be searched by funding amount and subject matter. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, please refer to the sponsor’s funding announcement for complete details on each opportunity. More on JHU aggregated funding opportunities here.

Early Career Funding Opportunities

Opportunities intended for late postdoctoral investigators and early-career faculty, usually those at or below the rank of assistant professor. Some opportunities may also be open to mid-career faculty; this has been designated in the eligibility requirements.

Postdoctoral Funding Opportunities

Opportunities intended for postdoctoral investigators.

Graduate Funding Opportunities

Opportunities intended for graduate students.

NIH Funding Opportunities Specific to COVID-19

National Institutes of Health

Update 7/2/2020: All COVID-19 FAQs were reviewed and revised to align with NIH Implementation of OMB Memorandum M-20-26. Updated FAQ here.

NIA Diversity and Re-entry Supplement Program

NIA Training Opportunities for Special Populations