This grant is designed to support a center that helps doctors and researchers who focus on aging. It aims to connect these professionals, provide mentorship, and encourage research that improves care for older adults. The grant will fund activities that promote collaboration and career development in aging research.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations and individuals involved in aging research, including universities, nonprofits, government entities, and private companies. It's especially suited for those who want to build networks and advance research in aging.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposing a clinical trial
- Not focusing on aging research
- Lack of collaboration with clinician-scientists
- Insufficient experience in aging research
- Failure to provide a comprehensive plan for networking and mentorship
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational information
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., nonprofit status)
- Letters of support or collaboration
- Resumes of key personnel
- Plan for networking and mentorship
- Research strategy outline
- Documentation of past research in aging
- Evaluation and sustainability plan
Cautions
- Clinical trials are not allowed
- Must focus on aging research
- Requires a strong collaboration plan
- Needs a comprehensive mentorship strategy
- Ensure alignment with the center's mission
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
This grant is open to a wide range of applicants, including public and state institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, county and city governments, for-profit organizations, state governments, Native American tribal organizations, independent school districts, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, private institutions of higher education, individuals, and special district governments. Essentially, it is open to any entity or individual capable of contributing to the goals of the Clin-STAR Coordinating Center.
Overview
This grant is for organizations and individuals involved in aging research, including universities, nonprofits, government entities, and private companies. It's especially suited for those who want to build networks and advance research in aging.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposing a clinical trial
- Not focusing on aging research
- Lack of collaboration with clinician-scientists
- Insufficient experience in aging research
- Failure to provide a comprehensive plan for networking and mentorship
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support the coordination center's activities, including networking events, mentorship programs, and interdisciplinary research projects focused on aging. They cannot be used for clinical trials.
Total Program Funding
$1,500,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 26, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 29, 2026(94 days)
- Archive Date
- Nov 28, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Winter 2026
Application Checklist
- Register your organization or yourself in the necessary federal systems
- Prepare a detailed project proposal focused on aging research
- Develop a budget plan within the funding limits
- Gather organizational documents proving eligibility
- Collect letters of support from collaborators
- Compile resumes and bios of key personnel
- Outline a plan for networking and mentorship
- Draft a research strategy that aligns with the grant's goals
- Document past achievements in aging research
- Create an evaluation and sustainability plan