$5K for research and/or academic advancement (workshops, conferences, etc) for graduate students with a track record of high-quality and relevant research in geroscience, biology of aging, or related discipline. Must have completed 2y of doctoral program. Students need to be nominated by their graduate school mentor, faculty member or other senior professional. Nominations are reviewed based on leadership potential rather than a research project. [Nominations and supporting materials due 5/8/26.]
Aging-Related Funding
Funding to Present Aging Research Findings at Conference
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.]
Biology of Aging Rapid Data Award
Up to $10,000 supporting efficient acquisition of data for grant applications or publications relevant to the biology of aging and mechanisms linking aging to aging-associated diseases. Open to all investigators, esp those outside the University of Rochester. All projects should utilize Upstate NY NSC Research Core services. Collaboration with other Nathan Shock Centers strongly encouraged. [Applications accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed monthly.]
Fund for Conferences on Understanding Human Lifespan and Processes of Aging
Up to $10,000 to support scientific meetings, conferences, and workshops relevant to the mission of the Hevolution Foundation. Larger support may be considered. Open to non-profit organizations, public and private universities, colleges, laboratories and government agencies in North America, the UK, and EU countries hosting meetings in said regions. [Annual applications deadlines: January 31, April 30, July 31, October 31.]
NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
Supports the early and conceptual stages of exploratory and developmental research projects that may involve considerable risk but may lead to a breakthrough in a particular area or to the development of novel techniques, agents, methodologies, models, or applications that could have a major impact on a field of biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research. [Posted 12/18/2024. Expires 01/08/2028.]
Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant (R01 Basic Experimental Studies with Human Required)
Provides a new pathway for ESIs who wish to propose research projects in a new direction for which preliminary data do not exist. Open to a broad range of scientific research relevant to the mission of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs), notably NIA, NICHD, ORWH. [Posted August 25, 2025. Expires August 26, 2028.]
Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Providers a new pathway for ESIs to propose research projects in a new direction for which preliminary data do not exist. Open to a broad range of scientific research relevant to the mission of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers, including NIDDK, NIA, NICHD, & NIAD. [Posted 8/25/2025. Expires 8/26/2028.]
NIA Career Transition Award (K22 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Facilitates the transition of mentored, postdoctoral researchers to tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions conducting research relevant to NIA’s mission. Does not provide postdoctoral phase funding; candidates should be prepared to transition to tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions within 12 months after confirmed positive funding decision. Following transition, the award provides 3y protected research time through salary and research support. [Posted on 2/13/2024. Expires on 7/13/2026]
NIA Academic Leadership Career Award (K07 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Supports established investigators with the expertise and leadership skills to enhance aging and/or Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and AD-Related Dementias (ADRD) research capacity within their academic institution. [Posted on 11/6/2024. Expires on 11/13/2027]