American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) grants for early-career faculty to study basic mechanisms of aging

Learn more about AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty and Glenn Foundation for Medical Research (GFMR) Grants for Junior Faculty

Provides up to $160K (with 8% indirect costs) for 1-2 years to support early career faculty (MDs and PhDs) conducting research on the basic biology of aging , rather than disease-specific research. Must be an independent investigator with independent research space at a US institution and be no more than 10 years beyond the start of postdoctoral research training as of July 1, 2027.

LOI deadline: December 15, 2026

Full application deadline: Late April 2027