Transition to Aging Research for Predoctoral Students
ID: 359858Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359858
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is set to announce a funding opportunity titled "Transition to Aging Research for Predoctoral Students," aimed at supporting late-stage graduate students pursuing aging-related research. This initiative will provide a two-phase award to facilitate the completion of doctoral dissertation projects and offer training supports to help graduates transition into competitive postdoctoral positions in aging research. The program is designed to recruit and retain emerging investigators in the field of aging, with applications expected to open on November 1, 2025, and close on February 17, 2026. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Jamie Lahvic, Ph.D., at NIATraining@mail.nih.gov or by phone at 240-930-0700.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jamie Lahvic, Ph.D. National Institute on Aging (NIA)
    (240) 930-0700
    NIATraining@mail.nih.gov
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