American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) Graduate Research Grant in the Biology of Aging

The Diana Jacobs Kalman/AFAR Scholarships for Research in the Biology of Aging aims to give students the chance to learn more about the field of aging research, as well as increase their understanding of the challenges involved in improving the quality of life for older people. The program is designed to give students enrolled in MD, DO, PhD, or combined-degree programs the opportunity to conduct a twelve-month research project focused on biomedical research in aging.

Up to ten scholarships will be awarded. Students are encouraged to make their proposals as focused as possible – the strongest projects are those that focus on a particular subject area. Clinical, epidemiology, health services, and outcome projects will not be considered. Examples of promising areas of research include, but are not limited to:

eligibility

Applicants must

• Have completed at least two years of an MD, DO, PhD, or combined degree program by the start date of the award.
• Be in good standing at a not-for-profit institution in the United States, such as universities, medical schools, hospitals, or non-government agencies. If accepted, applicants will be asked to submit a Proof of Enrollment form confirming their enrollment at a U.S. institution.
• Not hold another award or participate in another scholarship program concurrently with the Kalman/AFAR Scholarship, however those who also receive NIH, NSF or DOD stipend support are eligible to receive the Kalman/AFAR Scholarship.
• Carry out the project under the supervision of a faculty mentor(s).