Aging-Related Funding

The Dorothy Dillon Eweson Lecture Series provides up to $2,000 to cover travel expenses and meeting-related fees to encourage investigators in the field of aging research to present findings at an annual scientific or medical specialty association meeting where aging-related research is not the primary focus. [Applications accepted on a rolling basis.]

The Upstate NY NSC is soliciting applications for Rapid Data Awards to support efficient acquisition of data to support grant applications or publications relevant to the biology of aging and mechanisms linking aging to diseases associated with aging. Rapid Data Awards are open to all investigators, and applications outside the University of Rochester are encouraged. Award is up to $10,000. All projects should utilize Upstate NY NSC Research Core services. Collaboration with other Nathan Shock Centers is strongly encouraged. Consultation with Core Leaders required before application submission. [Applications accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed monthly.]

Up to $10,000 to support of scientific meetings, conferences, and workshops relevant to the mission of the Hevolution Foundation will be considered. Larger support may be considered depending on factors such as number of expected attendees, meeting duration, and meeting venue. Applications are open to non-profit organizations, public and private universities, colleges, laboratories and government agencies in North America, the United Kingdom, and countries in the European Union. The meetings must also be held at venues in one of the eligible countries. For-profit entities or individuals are not eligible. [Annual applications deadlines: January 31, April 30, July 31, October 31.]

The goal of the Aging Gene Discovery (AGed) Collaborative NSC Pilot Award is to identify new genes and gene networks that control aging and age-associated disease. Early-stage investigators focusing on aging and/or geroscience research or senior investigators initiating new research programs in aging/geroscience research are encouraged to apply. Awards range from $38,000 to $75,000 depending on factors such as project complexity and reagent costs. Consultation with leaders of the above cores to discuss the project and whether it is appropriate for this multi-NSC pilot program is required for application consideration. [Application Deadline: 02/15/2026, Project Start: 05/2026].

The JAX Nathan Shock Center is accepting applications for Pilot Research Projects in the basic biology of aging utilizing aged male and female C57BL6/J and UM-HET3 mice (6-24 months of age). The projects will be carried out by highly trained Shock Center Research Assistants skilled in aged mouse phenotyping techniques. The JAX Nathan Shock Center strongly encourages applications from outside the Jackson Laboratory and from junior faculty. Postdoctoral fellows cannot serve as Principal Investigators for pilot projects but can apply with faculty sponsors. [Applications due 01/31/26.]

IBSA Foundation for scientific research offers 6 Fellowships of €32’000 in the following research field: dermatology, endocrinology, fertility/urology, pain medicine/orthopaedics/rheumatology, and healthy aging/regenerative medicine. Two grants will be awarded to the scientific area with the highest number of projects received. Applicants of any nationality must be under 40 years old on the deadline for the submission of proposals. They must have a degree in medicine, biology, pharmacy, biotechnology or bioengineering. Open to PhD students, PhD, Post-Doc and residents. Permanent positions such as Professors cannot apply. [Application deadline: 1/31/26]