Transition to Aging Research for Predoctoral Students
OpenUpdated: Oct 30, 2025
Summary
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is offering the Transition to Aging Research Award for Predoctoral Students to support late-stage graduate students in completing their doctoral dissertation projects and transitioning into aging-focused postdoctoral positions. Eligible applicants include graduate students from various research areas, as well as nonprofit organizations, government entities, businesses, and educational institutions. Applications are not currently being solicited; this notice is intended to allow potential applicants time to prepare their projects and collaborations.
Full Description
Description
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. This NOFO seeks to recruit and retain emerging investigators in aging research. Applications are not being solicited at this time. Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. This NOFO intends to utilize the F99/K00 activity code.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- County governments
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
NIATraining@mail.nih.gov
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