American Federation for Aging Research
Eligibility
- Full-time Faculty at rank of Assistant Professor or higher.
- Must have established RO1 or equiavalent funding.
- Publication record as independent researcher beyond the postdoctoral level.
Description
Supports pioneering discoveries for understanding the underlying biological mechanisms that govern normal human aging and its related physiological decline. This funding program specifically seeks to include PIs who may not have previously worked in aging, but whose research and expertise are applicable to understanding the biological mechanisms of normal aging and its relevance to age-associated health decline.
Keywords:
aging, biology, cariovascular disease, genetics, gerontology, endocrinology, immunology, neurobiology, neuropathology, healthspan, biological mechanisms, physiology
Application due:
02/18/26
Award amount:
$555,000