Renewal of the Clinician-Scientists Transdisciplinary Aging Research (Clin-STAR) Coordinating Center
The NIA will fund the Clin-STAR Coordinating Center for 5 more years to support and expand national networking, mentoring, and interdisciplinary research for clinician-scientists in aging across diverse specialties and regions.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: September 29, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,500,000 total; one award expected; 5-year project period
Summary: Supports a national coordinating center to advance clinician-scientist aging research, networking, mentoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Description
This opportunity funds the renewal of the Clinician-Scientists Transdisciplinary Aging Research (Clin-STAR) Coordinating Center. The Center's mission is to serve as a national resource for clinician-investigators across various specialties and disciplines who are focusing their careers on aging research. The award intends to:
- Convey scientific and research knowledge on aging.
- Foster networking and collaboration between established clinician-scientist leaders and emerging investigators.
- Provide mentoring and career development support for clinician-scientists in aging research.
- Advance interdisciplinary research projects in aging.
The overall goal is to provide a multi-faceted national research platform that leads to improved patient-centered care for older adults.
