Paul B. Beeson Emerging Leaders Career Development Award in Aging
ID: 360909Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

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https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360909
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Paul B. Beeson Emerging Leaders Career Development Award in Aging, aimed at early-stage physicians and health professional investigators committed to advancing research in aging and aging-related diseases. This grant seeks to support candidates who have demonstrated leadership in their field and have secured competitive research funding, enabling them to enhance their research and leadership skills in geriatrics. The program is designed to foster the development of independent research lines and prepare recipients for leadership roles that can influence health outcomes for older individuals. Interested applicants should note that applications are not currently being solicited, but they are encouraged to prepare collaborations and projects in anticipation of the funding opportunity, which is expected to be published in April 2026, with an estimated award date in April 2027. For further inquiries, potential applicants can contact the NIA Training and Career Development team at NIAtraining@mail.nih.gov.

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