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

Application

Things to Consider When Applying to AFAR

A guide for applicants to AFAR grant programs, providing best practices for proposal development, eligibility verification, and common pitfalls to avoid in aging research applications.

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Eligibility

Applicants must verify eligibility criteria in specific program guidelines.; Projects should focus on understanding basic mechanisms of aging.; Research involving age-related diseases must demonstrate how basic aging processes are involved.

Requirements

Follow all instructions regarding page limits, font size, and margins.; Justify the use of specific animal models and age groups.; Ensure research staff expertise matches project complexity.; Address statistical power and methods of analysis.; Include contingency plans for potential pitfalls or limitations.; Maintain an up-to-date and accurate biosketch.

Application materials

Abstract; Specific aims; Biosketch

How to apply

Read program guidelines carefully.; Contact the AFAR grants department at grants@afar.org for clarification.; Review previously funded projects.; Have a colleague review the application before submission.

Contact

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

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