Translational Gerontology and Geroscience Training Program
About This Grant
PROJECT SUMMARY The rapid aging of the global population presents a significant societal challenge, with an increasing number of older adults experiencing chronic diseases that compromise their health-span despite advances in medical technologies. This paradox results in substantial economic burdens due to lost productivity and healthcare expenditures. To address this, there is a critical need for strategies that enhance health-span, enabling older adults to maintain functional abilities, independence, and quality of life. The proposed Translational Gerontology and Geroscience (TG2) Training Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) aims to develop the next generation of interdisciplinary, aging-focused scientists. This program will support 5 predoctoral and 3 postdoctoral trainees; providing them with collaborative, interdisciplinary mentoring and comprehensive research training. The goal is to inspire and develop dedicated, motivated, and well-trained scientists capable of tackling society’s big challenges in the field of aging. TG2 will emphasize bidirectional training to create an interdisciplinary experience that addresses physical, mental, and social aspects of health necessary for healthy aging. The program will leverage an exceptionally rich institutional environment that offers a robust infrastructure in aging research, including NIA P30 awards for an Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Nathan Shock Center in the Basic Biology of Aging, and Resource Center for Minority Aging Research; as well as one of four McKnight Brain Institutes sites and a VA Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC). The program integrates 40+ faculty from five UAB Schools and Colleges (Medicine, Arts & Sciences, Nursing, Optometry, Health Professions) and includes established, independent investigators with strong mentoring history as well as rising stars in the aging field who will be part of our Mentoring on Mentoring Program. Together the trainee, mentor, and a Translational Mentoring Team will craft an individual development plan that includes coursework, laboratory and clinical research, professional development programs, workshops, presentations locally and at national meetings, and training in the responsible conduct of research. Overall, the program will build and develop a multidisciplinary cohort of scholars that will support, learn from, and challenge one another to think critically about how to address the complex challenges of aging and how to develop successful careers in gerontology and geroscience.
Grant Summary
Translational Gerontology and Geroscience Training Program is a NIA - National Institute on Aging grant providing up to $218K for university, nonprofit, healthcare org. Applications are due 2031-06-30 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $218K
2031-06-30
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Translational Gerontology and Geroscience Training Program from NIA - National Institute on Aging, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
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Translational Gerontology and Geroscience Training Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Translational Gerontology and Geroscience Training Program?
Translational Gerontology and Geroscience Training Program is offered by NIA - National Institute on Aging and is generally open to university, nonprofit, healthcare org. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Translational Gerontology and Geroscience Training Program provide?
Translational Gerontology and Geroscience Training Program provides up to $218K per award from NIA - National Institute on Aging. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Translational Gerontology and Geroscience Training Program deadline?
Applications for Translational Gerontology and Geroscience Training Program are due 2031-06-30 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, NIA - National Institute on Aging, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Translational Gerontology and Geroscience Training Program?
To apply for Translational Gerontology and Geroscience Training Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from NIA - National Institute on Aging.