Diana Jacobs Kalman/AFAR Graduate Student Awards in Geroscience
Forecasted
The Diana Jacobs Kalman/AFAR Graduate Student Awards in Geroscience support promising graduate research in the biology of aging, fostering future leaders in aging science through the American Federation for Aging Research.
Funder: American Federation for Aging Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Nomination deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per award; up to 10 awards; one-time, paid to institution; no indirect costs
Summary: Recognizes and supports promising graduate students in the U.S. who show exceptional potential for leadership in aging research.
Key Information: Nomination required from mentor/faculty; research must focus on geroscience or biology of aging.
Description
The Diana Jacobs Kalman/AFAR Graduate Student Awards in Geroscience, offered by the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR), honor outstanding graduate students enrolled in MD, DO, PhD, or combined-degree programs in the United States who have demonstrated exceptional promise as future leaders in the field of aging research. These awards are intended to nurture the next generation of scientists driving advancements in healthy aging, with a particular emphasis on leadership qualities, scientific promise, and commitment to geroscience or the biology of aging.
