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UTHealth Houston Institute on Aging UTHRO Endowment for Healthy Aging Geriatric Studies for Junior Faculty Program is sponsored by UTHealth Houston Institute on Aging (in partnership with UTHealth Houston Retiree Organization (UTHRO) Endowment for Healthy Aging). This grant supports gerontology-focused research conducted by junior faculty at UTHealth Houston.
It is intended to support pilot studies that strengthen faculty members' ability to secure larger extramural grants.
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) founded the University of Texas Houston Retiree Organization (UTHRO) in 1993.
At that time, the retiree organization had basic objectives which have been augmented over time serving the following purposes: * To aid employees in making the transition from active employee to retiree by providing a continued relationship; * To enhance the relationship between retirees and UTHealth by providing a means of communication and collaboration; * To sponsor educational presentations relating to concerns of retired persons, including but not limited to, medical care and other economic, legal, and social issues; * To articulate issues of concern to retired persons; * To increase retiree participation in university activities, such as mentor and volunteer programs, annual campaigns, teaching part-time, etc. UTHRO welcomes faculty and staff who have officially retired from any UT System institution in the greater Houston area as well as their spouses.
Employees who anticipate retiring in the near future are also welcome.
For more information about The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Retiree Organization please click on the following links below: * Officers and Committees * The Evergreen Newsletter (Publication updated monthly) * Frequently Asked Questions ### New Beginnings – Better Together **Membership Forms:**Membership Enrollment Form | Membership Renewal Form The UTHRO executive committee officers are perpetually busy planning new beginnings within this group to be together.
Why should you participate? * You have a friend who participates in UTHRO and recommends it. * You are a forward thinking person who welcomes new opportunities.
* You like the idea of being with others and making new friends. * You feel fortunate to be a part of this shared UTHealth common bond. * The combination of good times with good friends appeals to you.
Studies can be pursued at home alone. Television can be viewed at home alone. Reading can be enjoyed at home alone.
A healthy lifestyle can be maintained alone through exercise and other activities. Family is always cherished in many of these efforts. Good works are prominent in many of our lives.
All of these actions make up very busy lifestyles for us all. The remaining question then is how else can we enrich our lives? And the answer is … there is power in joining others in new and challenging endeavors.
By meeting together, let us spur one another on toward new beginnings of adventures and camaraderie. We are better together! So please, come and join UTHRO - you’ll be glad you did … ### UTHRO Endowment for Healthy Aging As of May 2026 the value of the endowment is close to $150,000.
UTHRO members will hear from their Endowment Committee regularly to celebrate our successes. News about our 2025 $10,000 grant award can be found on page 1 of the October 2025 Evergreen newsletter. Contributions can include memorial gifts, honor gifts and more.
The UTHRO Endowment Committee plans to continue promoting an appeal each fall to help grow the endowment, but any gift is welcome - at any time - from members and friends of UTHRO. We are “Seniors Helping Seniors”. Details about donating and pledging are included on our printable form at the link below.
If sending a check, **please write “for UTHRO Endowment” on the memo line** to ensure your intention is met. Donation/Pledge form: UTHRO Annual Appeal Gift and/or Pledge Agreement
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Junior faculty at UTHealth Houston engaged in gerontology-focused research. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for UTHealth Houston Institute on Aging UTHRO Endowment for Healthy Aging Geriatric Studies for Junior Faculty Program are due August 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
UTHealth Houston Institute on Aging UTHRO Endowment for Healthy Aging Geriatric Studies for Junior Faculty Program is funded by UTHealth Houston Institute on Aging (in partnership with UTHealth Houston Retiree Organization (UTHRO) Endowment for Healthy Aging). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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