Transition to Aging Research for Predoctoral Students

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to invite outstanding graduate students from a wide range of research areas who are interested in receiving aging-related postdoctoral training to apply for the Transition to Aging Research Award for Predoctoral Students. This two-phase award will support late-stage graduate students to complete doctoral dissertation projects either within or outside of NIA's research priority areas, and provide a variety of training supports to facilitate the smooth transition of doctoral graduates into competitive, aging-focused postdoctoral positions. • The award is intended for graduate students from a wide range of research areas. • The award will support late-stage graduate students to complete doctoral dissertation projects. • The award will provide training supports to facilitate the transition of doctoral graduates into competitive, aging-focused postdoctoral positions. • The NOFO seeks to recruit and retain emerging investigators in aging research. • Applications are not being solicited at this time, but notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects.