American Federation for Aging Research Aging-Related -Omics Research Funding for Junior Faculty

To assist in the development of the careers of early career investigators committed to pursuing careers in the field of aging research and ger-omics, –omics research focused on aging and/or age-related disease research, this program provides up to $160K/yr for 1-2 yrs (with 8% indirects) to junior faculty (MDs and PhDs) to conduct aging-related -omics research. Supported research areas include, but are not limited to:

• Genomics, epigenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, transcriptomics, and methylomics (and other areas of -omics research) that focus on biological versus chronological aging in animals and humans.
• Comparative -omics in animals with different life spans.
• Omics of aging-related interventions and therapeutics.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be an independent investigator with independent research space at institutions as described in a form completed by the Dean or Department Chair, submitted by the LOI deadline date.
• Be no more than 10 years beyond start of postdoctoral research training as of July 1, 2027.
  • Exceptions to the ten-year rule may be considered for certain life events (e.g. familial, personal commitments or other exceptional circumstances) and applicants request an exception by emailing an explanation with their NIH-style biosketch to AFAR at grants@afar.org at least one week prior to the deadline date. COVID-related requests are not considered.
• Conduct research at a non-profit institution in the United States
• Not have previously received the Sagol Network GerOmic Award, the AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty, or the Glenn Foundation for Medical Research (GFMR) Grants for Junior Faculty

LOI deadline: December 15, 2026

Full applications due: late April 2027