NSC PILOT AWARD CALLS FOR APPLICATIONS
JAX Nathan Shock Center Pilot Projects Awards
Deadline: December 15, 2023
The JAX Nathan Shock Center is accepting applications for Pilot Research Projects in the biology of aging utilizing aged C57BL6/J and UM-HET3 mice (6-24 months of age). Prior consultation with the Director of the Development Core, Ron Korstanje, is strongly advised. Submit the cover letter and application in PDF or Word format to martha.abbott@jax.org.
UW Nathan Shock Center - 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. Preference to junior faculty and investigators new to aging research. 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
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. View the RFA here.
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. Awards are generally up to $10,000. View the RFA here.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Register here
Research Definitions for Reserve & Resilience in Cognitive Aging and Dementia: Data Sharing for the Study of Reserve & Resilience
December 4-5, 2023
This collaboratory event will have experts provide practical information about various facets of data sharing, including guidance from NIA representatives on new data sharing requirements.

NSC NEWS & UPDATES

NSC Pilot Awardee Spotlights


This series highlights the research of recent pilot awardees from the 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
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 and a travel award for the AGE 2023 annual meeting. For more information and to apply, click here.
The Nathan Shock Centers Coordinating Center is a sponsor of the 2023 AGE Early Career Scholars Program.
Hevolution Foundation Scientific Conferences Fund
Deadlines: 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.

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.
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.
Oklahoma NSC Mentorship Program
Rolling Deadline
Accepted applicants will work with mentors on all aspects of project development, from discussion of research questions through refinement of experimental design to the preparation and development of grant applications. For more information and to apply, click 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). Learn more about the position and how to apply here.
Director of the Division of Aging Biology
National Institute of Aging
The Division Director serves as the scientific and administrative leader of the Division of Aging Biology (DAB) and provides scientific expertise and strategic vision for the DAB portfolio. Learn more about the position and how to apply here.

AGING BIOLOGY UPDATE
UAB Newsletter - November 2023
The Nathan Shock Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham shares their comprehensive newsletter for November 2023. 
Read the newsletter
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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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