Funder: American Federation for Aging Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2025 (Letter of Intent) | March 2026 (LOI review results) | April 2026 (Full application) | June 2026 (Award announcement) | July 2026 (Award start)
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 total for 1–2 years; approximately 10 grants awarded annually; up to 8% for indirect costs (max $11,111).
Summary: Supports junior faculty conducting research on the basic biology of aging to advance their careers, with a focus on fundamental mechanisms rather than disease-specific studies.
Key Information: Strict focus on mechanisms of aging; disease-specific or Alzheimer’s/ger-omics projects are not eligible.