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Deadline is May 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This matches the stored deadline of 2026-05-08.
"Diana Jacobs Kalman/AFAR Graduate Student Awards in Geroscience" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Diana Jacobs Kalman/AFAR Graduate Student Awards in Geroscience is sponsored by American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR). These awards support MD, DO, PhD, or combined degree students who have completed at least two years of their program and are conducting research in geroscience and the biology of aging. Research involving senolytics like dasatinib and quercetin fits within this focus.
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Diana Jacobs Kalman/AFAR Graduate Student Awards in Geroscience - American Federation for Aging Research Ask the Expert Interviews 2025 Grantee Spotlight Interviews Dorothy Dillon Eweson Lecture Series Administrative Guidelines Things to Consider When Applying Funding Updates Newsletter by funding Grant Programs and Fellowships by guiding studies such as the FAST Initiative , the SuperAgers Initiative , and the TAME Trial by supporting the infrastructure of three NIA Initiatives and leading the Amplifying Geroscience Initiative .
Top Breakthroughs driven by AFAR Experts Delaying Disease by Targeting Aging Saving Costs by Extending Healthspan What are the Hallmarks of Aging? What is the Longevity Dividend? Why AFAR, Why Aging Research Clarence Pearson Fellowship NIA Infrastructure Support The SuperAgers Initiative Amplifying Geroscience Initiative Breakthroughs by AFAR Experts What are the Hallmarks of Aging?
What is the Longevity Dividend? Ask the Expert Interviews What is Geroscience? 2025 AFAR Awards of Distinction Diana Jacobs Kalman/AFAR Graduate Student Awards in Geroscience Diana Jacobs Kalman has had a longtime passion for the science of healthy aging and has been an active board member of the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) board since 1993, including six years as Chair and currently as Chair Emeritus.
Under her direction, AFAR has grown into the vibrant, future-focused organization it is today, dedicated to nurturing the growth and advancement of early career scientists in the field of aging research. Diana has been a true inspiration, driving the growth and development of the field forward into the twenty-first century.
The Diana Jacobs Kalman/AFAR Graduate Student Awards in Geroscience recognizes talented graduate students who show great promise to become of the next generation of leaders in aging research. To be considered for the award, a candidate must be nominated by their PhD mentor or other leader in geroscience, aging research or a related discipline.
The award recognizes students enrolled in MD, DO, PhD, or combined-degree programs in the United States, who: • Have a strong academic record • Have a track record of high-quality and relevant research in geroscience, biology of aging, or related discipline. • Are highly motivated and inquisitive • Show promise to become leaders in geroscience and aging research Up to ten awards will be awarded in 2026.
Each award is $5,000 and should be used towards research and/or academic advancement: workshops, conferences etc.; no indirect costs or overhead are allowed. The award will be paid to the institution, not to the awardee. NOTE: Please review the materials carefully as the program has changed in 2026.
Students now need to be nominated by their graduate school mentor, faculty member or other senior professional. Nominations are reviewed based on leadership potential rather than a research project. We suggest that you review the nomination form thoroughly and be in touch with grants@afar.
org with any questions. • Have completed at least two years of an MD, DO, PhD, or combined degree program by October 1, 2026. • Be in good standing at a not-for-profit institution in the United States, such as universities, medical schools, hospitals, or non-government agencies.
• Work in a laboratory that focuses on geroscience research, biology of aging research, or related discipline. Students who are affiliated with a lab or research group with a clinical, epidemiology, health services, or outcome research focus will not be considered. Nominations will be evaluated by an AFAR Scientific Committee on the basis of: • Nominee’s scientific potential, originality of ideas, and independence.
• Nominee’s potential to advance the field of geroscience and/or aging research, including how their research may contribute to understanding the mechanisms of aging or improving healthspan. • Nominee’s evidence of resilience, leadership, mentorship of peers, or contributions to collaborative science. • Nominee’s quality and impact of contributions relative to opportunity.
NOTE: Please review the materials carefully as the program has changed in 2026. Students now need to be nominated by their graduate school mentor, faculty member or other senior professional. Nominations are reviewed based on leadership potential rather than a research project.
We suggest that you review the nomination form thoroughly and be in touch with grants@afar. org with any questions. The deadline for receipt of all nominations and supporting materials is Friday, May 8 at 5:00 p.
m. Eastern Time . Nominations can be made by the student’s mentor, faculty member or other senior professional.
Only one nomination is allowed per mentor/lab. Please refer to the Kalman/AFAR Award Instruction Sheet and Nomination Form for complete nomination procedures. Nominations should be submitted through the online nomination form, available here .
Incomplete nominations cannot be considered. Nominees will be notified by late July 2026. The Kalman/AFAR Graduate Student Awards in Geroscience are supported by Diana Jacobs Kalman, and individual contributions.
Funding Updates Newsletter McKnight Brain Research Foundation Innovator Awards in Cognitive Aging and Memory Loss Who is eligible: Independent Assistant and Associate Professors Research area: Cognitive Aging and Memory Loss Amount of award: $750,000 Number of awards given: Two Deadline for Letter of Intent: April 15, 2026 Hevolution Foundation Scientific Conferences Fund Who is eligible: Non-profit organizations, public and private universities, colleges, laboratories and government agencies in North America (Canada, United States of America, and Mexico), the United Kingdom, and countries in the European Union Amount of award: Up to $10,000 per meeting Deadline: January 31, April 30, July 31, October 31 AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty and Glenn Foundation for Medical Research (GFMR) Grants for Junior Faculty Who is eligible: Independent Early Stage Investigators Research area: Biology of aging Amount of award: $160,000 Award period: 1 or 2 years Number of awards given: Approximately 10 Deadline for LOI: The deadline has passed for 2026 The Sagol Network GerOmic Award for Junior Faculty Who is eligible: Independent Junior Faculty Research area: Aging-related -omics research Amount of award: $160,000 Award period: 1 or 2 years Number of awards given: 1 Letter of Intent Deadline: The deadline has passed for 2026 Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Postdoctoral Fellowships in Aging Research Who is Eligible: Postdoctoral fellows Research Focus: Basic and translational research that builds on early discoveries that show translational potential for clinical relevant strategies Letter of Intent Deadline : The deadline has passed for 2026 2025 Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Continuation Awards Who is Eligible: Current or former GFMR Postdoctoral Fellows in Aging Research Research Focus: Basic and translational research that builds on early discoveries that show translational potential for clinical relevant strategies Award Amount: $80,000 (a minimum of $62,652 is to be used for salary and the remainder to be used for allowable expenses) Letter of Intent Deadline : The deadline has passed for 2026 Glenn Foundation for Medical Research (GFMR) Discovery Award Who is Eligible: Full-time faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher Research Focus: Biology of aging Letter of Intent Deadline: The deadline has passed for 2026 Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) Program Who is Eligible: Any allopathic or osteopathic medical student in good standing, who will have successfully completed one year of medical school at a U.S. institution by June 2026.
Interested students should be in touch directly with the National Training Centers to determine their eligibility and program deadline.
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Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: MD, DO, PhD, or combined degree students who have completed at least two years by October 1, 2026. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 8, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Diana Jacobs Kalman/AFAR Graduate Student Awards in Geroscience is funded by American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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