UPCOMING WEBINAR

This webinar will give a brief overview of some aging biology resources from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the Nathan Shock Centers, including:
  • NIA Nonhuman Primate Core
  • NIA Intervention Testing Program tissue repository
  • NIA CR and Aging Tissue Repository
  • San Diego Nathan Shock Center’s cell model resource

The goals of the webinar include:
  • Provide an overview of some NIA and NSC biosample resources and repositories
  • Share information on how to qualify for and access the resources
  • The presentations will be followed by a Q&A with the audience
Learn more and register here

NSC PILOT AWARD CALLS FOR APPLICATIONS

Oklahoma Nathan Shock Center Pilot Awards
October 18, 2024

The Oklahoma Nathan Shock Center is soliciting applications for Pilot Awards to support the research of early-stage investigators, and senior investigators initiating new research programs in aging/geroscience, that can serve as the base for the development of new applications for NIA funding. 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. View the RFA here.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine Nathan Shock Center 2024 Pilot & Feasibility Project Awards for Core Use
Rolling deadline

The Einstein Nathan Shock Center (E-NSC) is soliciting applications to support projects on the Biology of Aging that will generate preliminary data for R01-type applications that are founded on geroscience. View the RFA here. 
University of Washington Nathan Shock Center 2024 Pilot Project Awards
Rolling deadline

The University of Washington Nathan Shock Center and Healthy Aging and Longevity Research Institute are soliciting applications to support pilot projects in the biology of aging.* View the RFA here.
 
*There are still open pilot slots for Year 5. UW specifically calls for any applications utilizing the AI Core. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Scientific Workforce Diversity Seminar Series (SWDSS): How Do Diverse Perspectives Enhance Data Science Outcomes?
October 17, 2024 | Virtual
This seminar aims to explore strategies for identifying and mitigating bias in data science, with a focus on promoting equitable representation in research environments and fostering diverse participation. 
Aging and Microbiome Meeting (AMC) 2024
October 22-23, 2024 | Jena, Germany
The Aging Microbiome Conference 2024 will cover an emerging field that brings together the intricate process of aging and the dynamic interactions between the host and its microbiome.
Building Your Aging Science Career: A Q&A for Graduate Students with NIA’s Training Experts
October 23, 2024 at 12pm ET | Virtual
NIA celebrates research diversity this October, spreading the word that aging science is for everyone! Find details on sending in questions for the Q&A and learn more about NIA’s activities throughout October.
Longevity Nation 2024 – Enhancing Research, Development and Education for Healthy Longevity
October 28-31, 2024 | Ramat Gan, Israel
This conference will explore the interdisciplinary interrelations of science, technology and society in addressing the challenges of population aging.
GSA 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting
November 13-16, 2024 | Seattle, WA
Join GSA for the premier annual scientific meeting for cutting-edge scholarship, research, and networking relating to the fields of aging and gerontology.
2025 Geroscience Symposium: Inflammation and Lipid Signaling in Aging and Age-associated Disease
April 8, 2025 | Oklahoma City, OK & Virtual
Save the Date! The 2025 Oklahoma Nathan Shock Center Geroscience Symposium will feature a keynote from David Mangelsdorf, Ph.D.

FUNDING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Hevolution Foundation Postdoctoral Training in Geroscience (HF-PTG) Program
Deadline: October 30, 2024
The Hevolution Foundation will provide funding for PhD and MD/PhD students who want to pursue postdoctoral research training in the biology of aging or geroscience.
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. Up to $10,000 per meeting may be requested.
Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program
Deadline: November 1, 2024
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine administers postdoctoral and senior research awards at the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), and the U.S. Space Force (USSF) under the Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program (AF STFP).
CZI Science Diversity Leadership Award
Deadline: December 3, 2024
The Science Diversity Leadership Award (SDLA) from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) is inviting applications from early- to mid-career biomedical researchers at U.S. universities, medical schools, or nonprofit research institutes who have a record of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in their scientific communities. 
UAB NSC Exploratory Funds
Rolling deadline
For new small projects ($1,000-10,000 each) with a focus on the mechanistic hallmarks and/or energetics of aging.
NIA Funding Opportunities Listing
All of NIA's most recent notices of funding opportunities (NOFOs) and other related notices can be found here.
View all opportunities

AGING BIOLOGY NEWSLETTERS

UAB Aging Biology Update - October 2024
The Nathan Shock Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham shares their comprehensive newsletter for October 2024.
NIA Division of Aging Biology Newsletter - October 2024
This month's NIA Division of Aging Biology newsletter features information on upcoming funding opportunities and NIA events.

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