WORKSHOP MATERIALS NOW AVAILABLE |
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Many recordings and slides from the workshop are now available on the RCCN website here.
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Highlighted Topics: A Centralized and Simple Resource to Learn About Research Areas of Interest to NIH
NIH announces a new centralized and simplified resource, called NIH Highlighted Topics, that informs the research community about particular areas of science of interest to NIH. Visiting this resource early and often when conceptualizing your research ideas will help ensure you are aware of some of NIH’s latest scientific interests. It also aims to help facilitate innovation and discovery through a strong focus on more investigator initiated driven research.
Subscribe to Highlighted Topics to receive updates on these topics here.
Recent HTs from NIA include:
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NIH Seeks Your Input on Research Project Grant Distribution
In an effort to increase overall scientific productivity and innovation, NIH is considering a possible new approach to distributing Research Project Grants (RPGs) to more investigators. NOT-OD-26-086 is a Request for Information on the proposed policy that would cap the number of RPGs an individual can simultaneously serve on as Principal Investigator or Multi-Principal Investigator. Comments may be submitted electronically here by August 3, 2026.
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The RCMAR 2026 Annual Meeting was held June 29-30, 2026 at the National Institute on Aging (NIA) facilities in Rockville, Maryland. The event gathered over 100 people representing all 17 RCMAR Centers. Participants presented scientific advances in social, behavioral, psychological, and economic research studies on aging, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and AD-related dementias (ADRD), and health disparities among older adults. The meeting also provided valuable opportunities for RCMAR investigators, directors, faculty, mentors, and program managers to network and collaborate across the RCMAR community, as well as to engage with NIA staff.
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Social Network Analysis to Measure the Impact of the a2 Collective on Research Collaboration: A Pilot Case
The a2 Collective Coordinating Center welcomes input from RCCN and the other NIA-funded coordinating centers on using social network analysis (SNA) to measure NIA-funded program impact. Initial findings from our pilot effort to apply bibliometric SNA to measure AITC funding impact on awardee research collaborations are available via an a2 Collective blog post.
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NACC's First CLARiTI Data Freeze
We are excited to announce the successful completion of the June 1, 2026 CLARiTI data freeze, with 756 participants now included in the dataset. This milestone represents the tremendous effort of site teams, clinicians, coordinators, and data management staff across the consortium to recruit participants, complete study procedures, and ensure high-quality data. In addition to participant data, a total of 364 amyloid PET scans, 161 MRI scans, and 311 tau PET scans collected through CLARiTI have been processed by SCAN and are included in the first (June 2026) NACC data release.
Combined with the concurrent UDS data freeze, CLARiTI data are now available to researchers through the June 2026 Quick Access File. Researchers can follow the NACC Data Request Process to access the datasets.
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Symposium on Entropy and Aging
September 18 & 19, 2026, 12-1pm ET | San Francisco, CA & Virtual
This Inaugural Symposium on Entropy and Aging will explore the role of entropy in outcomes of aging, how to measure aging, and discuss whether entropy can be reversed. Speakers include experts and pioneers in research.
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FUNDING & CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES |
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The Research to Impact: Building Science Communications program is a six-month program for up to 10 early stage investigators (ESI, as defined here by the NIH) with an interest in science communication. The program will help participants build their knowledge, skills, and confidence to translate their research into a range of generally shorter forms and media, appropriate for diverse audiences.
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IMPACT Collaboratory Pilot Grants Program
Deadline: July 23, 2026
The IMPACT Collaboratory will fund up to three pilot ePCTs that are designed to demonstrate the feasibility and inform the design of a future full-scale ePCT for people living with dementia and their care partners.
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2026 Science of Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) for Social Scientists Program
Deadline: July 31, 2026
The Center for Advancing Sociodemographic and Economic Study of ADRD (CeASES ADRD) and the USC/UCLA Center on Biodemography and Population Health (CBPH) will be hosting their Science of ADRD for Social Sciences program from October 8-9, 2026, and they are currently accepting applications! This is a unique two-day series of lectures featuring nationally recognized clinical, biomedical and other interdisciplinary experts in the AD/ADRD field.
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OAIC CC Multi-Center, Collaborative Pilot RFA
Deadline: August 3, 2026
The purpose of the RFA is to encourage cross-center collaborations within the OAIC network by funding for Pilot and Exploratory studies that by their nature require meaningful contributions - of expertise, capabilities, and specimens participants - from 2 or more OAICs
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OAIC CC Small, Exploratory Pilot RFA
Deadline: August 3, 2026
The purpose of the RFA is to encourage cross-center collaborations within the OAIC network by funding for Pilot and Exploratory studies that by their nature require meaningful contributions - of expertise, capabilities, and specimens participants - from 2 or more OAICs
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2027 ASCENT Research Scholar Award
LOI Deadline: August 10, 2026
The ASCENT Research Scholar Award is ideal for junior faculty seeking to establish themselves as independent investigators in palliative care research. The award provides protected time, mentorship, and training to help scholars develop competitive research programs and transition to larger, extramurally funded grants.
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2027 ASCENT Pilot and Exploratory Studies Award
LOI Deadline: August 10, 2026
The ASCENT Pilot and Exploratory Studies Award is ideal for researchers seeking to build foundational evidence that can advance the science of palliative care. Whether you’re an early-career investigator transitioning from a K to an R award, or a mid-career researcher seeking to obtain a second large research grant or exploring new directions, ASCENT provides the resources, mentorship, and community to help you succeed.
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Rare to Common Neurodegeneration Impact Prize
Deadline: August 31, 2026
The Impact Prize is a new research award of the NCL Foundation with a total funding of 200,000 EUR. The prize supports collaborative research projects that bring together expertise in CLN3 (Batten disease) and more common neurodegenerative or age‑related disorders.
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IMPACT Collaboratory: James L. Rudolph Career Development Award Program
Deadline: September 10, 2026
The IMPACT Collaboratory will fund up to two career development awards annually. These awards are designed to support the development of early-stage investigators (MD, PhD, or equivalent) whose long-term career goals are centered on conducting ePCTs to improve care for PLWD and their care partners.
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McKnight Clinical Translational Research Scholarship in Cognitive Aging
Deadline: September 10, 2026
The McKnight Brain Research Foundation will provide two 2-year scholarships of $65,000 per year, plus a $10,000 per year stipend to support education and research-related costs for early-career investigators pursuing studies relevant to age-related cognitive decline and memory loss.
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Early Career Flexible, High Value Pilot RFA
Deadline: September 14, 2026
The Pepper OAIC Coordinating Center is seeking proposals for a type of application that allows maximal flexibility and creativity. In the 1-page applications, proposers will explain how their proposed use of the funds (up to $5,000) will help advance the applicant’s career and build cross-center collaboration.
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Early Career Travel Exchange Program RFA
Deadline: September 14, 2026
The OAIC Coordinating Center is offering an inter-OAIC exchange opportunity in the coming year. Career-development can be enhanced by the early development of collaborative, professional networks, and exposure to an array of conceptual viewpoints and operational methods beyond those available at a single institution.
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DoD Accelerated Aging Processes Associated with Military Service
The Department of Defense’s 2026 Peer-Reviewed Medical Research Program includes “Accelerated Aging Processes Associated with Military Service” as an eligible research topic. Investigators interested in applying can review the FY26 PRMRP funding opportunities here: CDMRP FY26 PRMRP Funding Opportunities
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AFAR Funding Opportunities
The American Federation for Aging Research has recently released multiple calls for applications for several of their funding opportunities, with upcoming deadlines in the winter.
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Interested in learning more about any of the NIA centers programs? Looking for more detailed information on pilot funding, webinars, resources and more? Visit the websites below. |
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