NSC PILOT AWARD CALLS FOR APPLICATIONS
Oklahoma Nathan Shock Center Pilot Grants
Deadline: October 15, 2023
The projects should utilize the specific services provided by the Oklahoma Nathan Shock Cores as described on the website for the Multiplexing Protein Analysis Core, Genomic Sciences Core, GeroScience Redox Biology Core, GeroInformatics Core, or the Geropathology Service in the Program Enhancement Core. View the RFA here.
Einstein’s Nathan Shock Center in the Basic Biology of Aging 2023 Pilot & Feasibility Project Awards for Core Use
Rolling deadline
The awards will be provided in the form of vouchers to support only the use of designated services offered in the Proteostasis of Aging Core, Healthspan & Chronobiosis of Aging Core, and Human Multi-omics of Aging Core. View the RFA here
USC-Buck Nathan Shock Center Pilot Research Projects and Vouchers for Core Services
Rolling deadline
The USC-Buck Nathan Shock Center is accepting applications for Pilot Research Projects and Vouchers for Core Services in the biology of aging on a rolling basis. Applicants should visit USCBuckNSC.org for a list of available assays, technologies, and services.
2023 University of Washington Nathan Shock Center and Healthy Aging and Longevity Research Institute Pilot Project Awards
Rolling deadline
Projects should utilize the specific services provided by one or more of the UW Nathan Shock Center Cores. The awards are generally up to $10,000, depending on the specific needs of the applicant. View the RFA here.

UPCOMING EVENTS
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NSC NEWS & UPDATES

NSC Pilot Awardee Spotlight


This series highlights the research of recent pilot awardees from the eight Nathan Shock Centers. Read the recent spotlights here:

RESOURCES

Biosample Resources and Repositories


The Nathan Shock Centers Coordinating Center has compiled a list of biosample resources and repositories that may be of interest to the NSC/biology of aging community. View the list of resources here.
To submit a resource to add to this list, please reach out to us at contact@nathanshockcenters.org.

FUNDING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Hevolution Foundation Scientific Conferences Fund
Deadlines: October 31, January 31, April 30, July 31
Proposals for the support of scientific meetings, conferences, and workshops relevant to the mission of the Hevolution Foundation will be considered. For more information and to apply, click here.
2023 CALERIE Pilot Grant
Deadline: November 1, 2023
Supported by NIA, the CALERIE Network is inviting applicants proposing ancillary and pilot projects using CALERIE trial data and biosamples. For more information and to apply, click here.
AGE Early Career Scholars Program
Deadline: December 16, 2023
AGE invites early career trainees studying aging or age-related diseases to apply. Accepted applicants will recieve mentorship, a travel award for the AGE 2023 annual meeting. For more information and to apply, click here.

UW NSC AI Methodology Pilot Projects

Interested investigators contact Dr. Su-In Lee
The UW NSC includes Core Services for application of AI methodology to Shock Center Pilot Project data, under the supervision of Dr. Su-In Lee, an expert in this technology. Participants are invited to harness AI methods to help unravel the complexities of biological aging data.
For an example of the application of AI to geroscience data, read the publication here.
UAB NSC Exploratory Funds
Rolling Deadline
The UAB NSC is accepting monthly requests for Exploratory Funds for new small projects ($1,000-10,000 each) with a focus on the mechanistic hallmarks and/or energetics of aging. For more information and to apply, visit the UAB NSC website here.
View all opportunities

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Senior Program Advisor for Development and Testing of Interventions Targeting Aging Mechanisms
National Institute of Aging
The NIA is seeking exceptional candidates for this full-time remote position ($155,700 - $235,600). The advisor will provide expertise and advice to NIA on activities to improve discovery and development of therapeutics targeting aging mechanisms, and subsequent research pipeline of preclinical and clinical assessment. Learn more about the position and how to apply here.

AGING BIOLOGY UPDATE
UAB Newsletter - October 2023
The Nathan Shock Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham shares their comprehensive newsletter for October 2023. 
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This newsletter is produced by the American Federation for Aging Research, which serves as the Coordinating Center of the Nathan Shock Centers of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging. The Nathan Shock Centers program is funded by the National Institutes of Health National Institute of Aging. Research reported in this publication was supported by the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number U24AG056053. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

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