January deadlines for the American Federation for Aging Research’s 2019 Grant Programs!
Arthritis and Aging Research Grant
- Who is eligible: Assistant Professor or equivalent
- Research area: Arthritis and aging
- Amount of award: $100,000
- Award period: One year
- Number of awards given: 1
Deadline for Letters of Intent: January 18, 2019
Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Postdoctoral Fellowship in Aging Research
- Who is eligible: Postdoctoral fellows
- Research area: Basic and translational research that builds on early discoveries that show translational potential for clinical relevant strategies
- Amount of award: $60,000
- Award period: One year
- Number of awards given: 10
Deadline for Letters of Intent: January 22, 2019
Please Note: AFAR Offices will be closed for the holiday on January 21. LOIs will be accepted until 5pm on January 22, 2019.
The Irene Diamond Fund/AFAR Postdoctoral Transition Awards in Aging
- Who is eligible: Senior postdoctoral fellows
- Research area: Translational aging research focused on basic aging discoveries that have a clearly articulated pathway towards clinical relevance
- Amount of award: $120,000
- Award period: Two years
- Number of awards given: 7
Deadline for Letters of Intent: January 22, 2019
Please Note: AFAR Offices will be closed for the holiday on January 21. LOIs will be accepted until 5pm on January 22, 2019.
Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) Program
- Who is eligible: Allopathic or osteopathic medical students in good standing, who will have successfully completed at least one year of medical school at a U.S. institution by June 2019.
- Stipend level: Approximately $1,980 per month
- Program period: 8-12 weeks
- Number of scholarships given: Up to 100
Application Deadline: January 25, 2019
Please visit http://www.afar.org/research/funding/
or contact us at grants@afar.org for more information.