Between $5K – $20K for junior level geroscience investigators conducting research on the biology of aging or established investigators new to aging research. Funding is for UMN NSC core use only. No salary, supplies, or F&A/IDC are allowed in the proposed budget.  

Applicants should contact the UMN NSC Program Manager and Core Leader(s) in advance to initiate planning for use of the core(s) services, budget planning, timeline development and data output expectations (analysis, figures, etc.) Consultations with Program Manager and Core Director are in lieu of a letter of intent and serve as a first step towards preparing the application.

Application deadline: October 30, 2026