Funding Opportunities
2025-2026 Pilot Award Program in Aging Research
The University of Rochester Aging Institute (URAI) is soliciting grant applications to support up to two aging research projects, with a focus on basic or clinical aging research topics. It is anticipated that one award will be in basic aging research and one in clinical aging research. Pilot research that falls anywhere along the translational research continuum is welcome. The award level is up to $50,000 for one year, per award.
The goal of this pilot program is to fund new collaborative research studies that will support future applications for funding from NIA or other extramural sources. Collaborative projects that involve multiple PIs, as well as projects from investigators who have not previously worked in aging research are encouraged. Awards will be based on scientific merit, innovation and responsiveness to this RFA. See information on our mission, vision & priorities.
Applications for 2024 are now closed.
Solicitation and Review Process
Phase 1: Applicants submit one-page abstracts summarizing their proposals. Abstracts will be reviewed and applicants selected to submit full applications.
Phase 2: A subset of applicants will be invited to submit full proposals (3 pages).
View the 2024-2025 Pilot Awards RFA
Important Dates
Release Date
November 13, 2023
Deadlines
The following dates apply to the most recent solicitation:
- December 18, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. – Initial abstracts of proposals must be received.
- January 19, 2024 – Applicants from whom full proposals will be solicited will be notified.
- March 11, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. – Full proposals must be received.
- May 20, 2024 – Notifications of Award will be made.
- July 1, 2024 – The anticipated start date.
Note: All animal and human subject protocols must be approved prior to the start date. No funds for research project costs may be released until all required human subjects and animal welfare approvals have been received.