American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) / Diana Jacobs Kalman Scholarships - Graduate Research Grant in the Biology of Aging

Announces the recipients of the 2022-23 Alpha Lambda Delta chapter membership awards, including Alpha, Lambda, and Delta awards.

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Deadline2026-06-13

Award amount$5,000

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Diana Jacobs Kalman/AFAR Graduate Student Awards in Geroscience

Official program page for the Diana Jacobs Kalman/AFAR Graduate Student Awards, providing details on eligibility, selection criteria, and nomination procedures for graduate students in geroscience.

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Deadline

May 8, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET

Award amount

$5,000

Eligibility

Enrolled in MD, DO, PhD, or combined-degree programs in the United States; Completed at least two years of the program by October 1, 2026; In good standing at a not-for-profit institution in the United States; Work in a laboratory focusing on geroscience, biology of aging, or related discipline; Must be nominated by a PhD mentor, faculty member, or other senior professional

Requirements

Strong academic record; Track record of high-quality and relevant research in geroscience, biology of aging, or related discipline; Highly motivated and inquisitive; Show promise to become leaders in geroscience and aging research; Only one nomination allowed per mentor/lab

Application materials

Online nomination form; Kalman/AFAR Award Instruction Sheet

How to apply

Nominations must be submitted by a mentor, faculty member, or senior professional through the online nomination form; Review the instruction sheet and nomination form thoroughly; Ensure all materials are submitted by the deadline

Important dates

Deadline: May 8, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET; Notification: Late July 2026

Documents

Kalman/AFAR Award Instruction Sheet; Nomination Form

Contact

grants@afar.org; info@afar.org; (212) 703-9977; (888) 582-2327

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