The Sagol Network GerOmic Award for Junior Faculty
Supports junior faculty using -omics techniques to investigate the biological mechanisms of aging and age-related diseases, fostering innovative research in geroscience.
Funder: American Federation for Aging Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Letter of Intent & Institutional Commitment Form) | April 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $160,000 total for 1–2 years; one award anticipated; max 8% indirect costs (up to $11,852).
Summary: Supports junior faculty conducting innovative -omics research to elucidate biological mechanisms of aging and age-related diseases.
Key Information: Forecasted dates—confirm with program page; not open to prior major NIH/VA-funded PIs or research outside U.S. non-profits.
Description
This award supports early career investigators (junior faculty) in advancing the field of aging research through -omics approaches, including genomics, epigenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, transcriptomics, methylomics, and related fields. The goal is to foster innovative research that deepens understanding of the biological mechanisms of aging and age-related diseases, including comparative -omics studies across species with varying lifespans and investigations of aging-related interventions and therapeutics. The program is designed to help junior faculty establish independent research careers in ger-omics by funding high-quality projects that enhance the scientific understanding of the aging process.
