Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)

The National Institute on Aging is soliciting applications for the Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (OAICs) award. The goal of the OAIC program is to establish centers of excellence in geriatrics research and research education to increase scientific knowledge leading to better ways to maintain or restore independence in older persons. • The OAIC program focuses on aging research related to the mission of the OAIC program. • Applicants should identify an area of focus in which progress could contribute to greater independence for substantial populations of older persons and offer opportunities for education in aging research. • This area of focus should be a common theme around which all proposed OAIC activities are organized. • The award utilizes the P30 activity code. • Investigators with expertise and insights into this area of aging research are encouraged to apply. • The award ceiling is $925,000.