NSC PILOT AWARD CALLS FOR APPLICATIONS

2022-2023 San Antonio Nathan Shock Center Pilot Grants

Deadline: February 15, 2023

The San Antonio Nathan Shock Center is soliciting applications to support the research of any investigator who is developing a new project in the basic biology of aging. If you are interested in applying, please contact the relevant core leaders as soon as possible. View the RFA here.

JAX Nathan Shock Center Pilot Project Awards

Deadline: March 1, 2023

The JAX Nathan Shock Center is accepting applications for Pilot Research Projects in the biology of aging utilizing currently available aged male and female C57BL6/J mice (6-24 months of age) in this current round. The projects will be carried out by highly trained Shock Center Research Assistants skilled in aged mouse phenotyping techniques. For a list of available ages and phenotyping assays, prior consultation with the Director of the Development Core, Ron Korstanje (ron.korstanje@jax.org), is strongly advised. View the RFA here.

USC-Buck Nathan Shock Center Pilot Research Projects and Vouchers for Core Services

Rolling deadline

The University of Southern California and Buck Institute Nathan Shock Center is accepting applications for Pilot Research Projects and Vouchers for Core Services in the biology of aging on a rolling basis.

Core Vouchers are available for a single assay/technology service.
Pilot Projects extend larger support and typically utilize multiple assays or core services.
Mini-sabbaticals provide opportunities to visit in-person and learn technologies hands-on and establish collaborations with faculty experts.

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.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Save the Date!

2023 NSC Directors' Symposium

June 8, 2023 from 12:30-3pm

AGE 51st Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City, OK

CAREER DEVELOPMENT & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

This mechanism provides funding to catalyze enduring collaborations for at least two collaborative pilot, planning or meeting grants of up to $65,000 supporting interdisciplinary research in cross cutting theme areas per year. Proposals should address topics spanning the missions of multiple NIA Center programs. Relevant topics are exemplified by the themes of RCCN-sponsored workshops. Each project should involve at least two NIA-sponsored research centers.

View the RFA here

Dorothy Dillon Eweson Lecture Series

Rolling Deadline

The Dorothy Dillon Eweson Lecture Series provides support to encourage investigators in the field of aging research to present findings at an annual scientific or medical specialty association meeting where aging-related research is not the primary focus. The Eweson Lecture series provides selected applicants with funding up to a maximum of $2,000 to cover travel expenses and meeting-related fees. For more information and to apply, visit the AFAR website here.

NIA Intramural Research Program (IRP) Diversity in Aging Research Pipeline Program (DARPP) Postdoctoral Positions

The NIA Intramural Research Program is seeking applications from talented and highly motivated individuals for a Postdoctoral Fellow. Application are being reviewed on a rolling basis throughout 2023 until the position is filled. View opportunity details below:

Glenn Foundation Discovery Award
LOI Deadline: February 15

Oklahoma Geroscience Symposium 2023 Travel Awards
Deadline: February 17

MBL Biology of Aging Research Training Summer Course
July 23 - August 19, 2023
Deadline: February 20

2023 US NAM Catalyst Award Competition
Deadline: February 27

Diana Jacobs Kalman/AFAR Scholarships for Research in the Biology of Aging
Deadline: April 14

Hevolution Foundation Scientific Conferences Fund
Deadlines: April 30, July 31, October 31, January 31

UAB NSC Exploratory Funds
Rolling Deadline

View all career development & funding opportunities

AGING BIOLOGY UPDATE

UAB Newsletter - February 2023
The Nathan Shock Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham shares their comprehensive newsletter for February 2023.

Read the newsletter

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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