Aging Research Dissertation Awards

Information for early career investigators on NIA funding opportunities, ESI status, and administrative supplements.

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DeadlineSeptember 24, 2019 (for delayed enforcement and leniency period)

Award amountUp to $50,000 annually for NIH Loan Repayment Programs

Last checkedJun 28, 2026

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National Institute on Aging (NIA) Funding Policies and Considerations

This page outlines NIA's funding policies and considerations for Fiscal Year 2026, detailing how applications are evaluated, budgets managed, and awards planned.

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Award amount

NIA expects to reduce competing awards by 16% on average, with exceptions including R36s (dissertation awards).

Eligibility

Investigator and Institutional Context factors considered: level of existing NIH support, potential for mentorship/training contributions, geographic/institutional balance,...

Requirements

Scientific Merit as assessed by Peer Review.; Alignment With NIH/NIA Priorities and Programmatic Balance.; Investigator and Institutional Context.; Fiscal Stewardship.; Budgets must be well-justified and appropriate to the research aims proposed.

Application materials

Budget justification for any non-inflationary year-to-year increases.

How to apply

Investigators planning to submit applications requesting $2 million or more in direct costs in any single project year are strongly encouraged to contact an NIA Program Officer...

Important dates

Fiscal Year 2026.; Contact NIA Program Officer 8–12 weeks before submission for large budget requests.

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