Open to trainees studying aging or age-related diseases. AGE recognizes the need to increase the representation of, and support provided to, under-represented minorities in the association, for the benefit of the entire Geroscience research community.

Overview

• Twenty Five Scholars will be selected and will receive a 2-year AGE membership, travel award for the 2027 AGE meeting worth $1300, the opportunity to present research at the AGE 2027 annual meeting, and mentorship from an AGE Trainee Chapter senior member.
• Additional 1-year AGE memberships and virtual 2027 meeting registrations will be awarded.

Eligibility

• Must be undergrad, postbacc, graduate student or postdoc
• Identify as an under-represented minority or have faced significant barriers in accessing scientific development or networking activities
• Studying aging or age-related diseases such as metabolic diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, or infectious diseases

Application materials

Submit the following in a single PDF:

• A CV/Biosketch (any format is fine)
• A short (max. 300 words) research abstract – no results necessary. Indicate how your research does or could relate to Aging/Geroscience.
• A short paragraph (max. 500 words) outlining why you would like to be part of AGE and how this award will benefit your career.

Applications open October 1, 2026

Applications due December 1, 2026 at 11:59pm ET.