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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 2025 are now open.

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 2025-2026 Pilot Awards RFA

Important Dates

Release Date

Week of December 16, 2024

Deadlines

The following dates apply to the most recent solicitation:

  • Friday, January 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. – Letter of Intent
  • February 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. – Notification of invitations to submit full proposals
  • March 10, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. – Full applications due
  • Week of May 5, 2025 – Award notification
  • July 1, 2025 – Project start date
  • July 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. – Final progress report due.

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.