Aging Research Dissertation Awards to Promote Diversity (R36 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute on Aging (NIA), has announced the Aging Research Dissertation Awards to Promote Diversity (R36 Clinical Trial Not Allowed), aimed at supporting doctoral candidates from underrepresented backgrounds engaged in aging-related health research. This funding opportunity seeks to provide financial assistance for dissertation research costs, with a total budget of $768,420 allocated over three fiscal years to fund approximately 10 awards annually, allowing for salary support of up to $42,500 and additional expenses up to $28,656. The initiative emphasizes the importance of a diverse scientific workforce in enhancing health outcomes for aging populations, and applications will be accepted starting January 16, 2024, with a closing date of January 7, 2027. Interested applicants can find more information and guidelines at the NIH website or contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.
Eligible Applicants
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.