I’m reaching out from the NIA-funded Clin-STAR Coordinating Center, a national platform for transdisciplinary clinician-scientists focusing on aging research.
In particular, we want to share two recently released programs that may be of interest to your colleagues and junior faculty.
Clin-STAR Health Equity Research Scholars Program
- Program for up to eight early-career, clinician-scientists across disciplines who are interested in health-equity focused research, leadership and mentorship.
- The program includes virtual seminars and participation at the Clin-STAR Annual Meeting November 19-21, 2024.
- Deadline to apply is April 1, 2024.
- See RFA for details.
Clin-STAR Aging Research Development and Training Awards
- Redesigned award with a greater emphasis on research career development and training.
- Three grants will be awarded in 2024 (up to $50,000 in direct cost/up to 8% for indirect cost).
- A mentor with aging research expertise is required. Clin-STAR can assist with mentor matches if needed.
- Deadline Letter of intent: May 1, 2024.
- An informational overview of RFA with Q&A, March 14, 2024, 12:00-12:45pm ET - Register here!
- See RFA for more details.
Other initiatives that may be of interest include:
- Clin-STAR Database of researchers across disciplines and specialties doing aging research. Sign up for FREE https://database.clin-star.org/ to browse information on researchers and their institutions, publications, and grants, and interactive graphics displaying connections by disciplines, publications, and research areas.
- Clin-STAR Travel Funds for Clinician Researchers: Early Career Lecture Travel Fund, Mini Sabbatical Support, Visiting Professor Fund, Distinguished Professor in Geriatrics and Gerontology.
- Research Interest Groups
- Mentoring Office Hours
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Thanks in advance for sharing about Clin-STAR with your colleagues, junior faculty and network!
Andrea
Andrea Sherman, MS
Program Manager
Clin-STAR Coordinating Center
American Federation for Aging Research
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