Diana Jacobs Kalman/AFAR Graduate Student Awards in Geroscience
The Diana Jacobs Kalman/AFAR Graduate Student Awards support promising U.S. graduate students in geroscience who show leadership and research excellence to advance aging research.
Funder: American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) (https://www.afar.org)
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (application submission) | May 2027 (nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per award; up to 10 awards annually; funds must support research or academic advancement (no indirects/overhead allowed).
Summary: Recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students poised to become future leaders in geroscience and aging research.
Key Information: Candidates must be nominated by a mentor or senior professional; only one nomination per mentor/lab.
Description
The Diana Jacobs Kalman/AFAR Graduate Student Awards in Geroscience are designed to honor and nurture promising graduate students who demonstrate exceptional potential to become future leaders in the field of aging research. The awards aim to support students enrolled in MD, DO, PhD, or combined-degree programs in the United States who have demonstrated academic excellence, a strong research track record in geroscience or closely related fields, and clear leadership qualities. The award funds are intended to enable recipients to advance their research and academic development, such as through participation in workshops, conferences, or other scholarly activities.
