Funding Opportunities for Early Career Investigators from the NIA

The National Institute of Aging (NIA) offers a variety of mechanisms specifically for early career faculty and postdoctoral fellows to advance their research and career training in aging.

NIA Mentored Career Development Awards for postdocs and early career faculty

Mentored Research Scientist Development Awards (K01) provide support for an intensive, mentored career development experience in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences leading to research independence. NIA uses the K01 to support investigators pursuing career enhancement or career change

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Early-Stage Investigator Funding for early career faculty

Early Stage Investigators (ESI) are eligible for consideration for R01 awards and K-series awards to advance their research and career development.

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Other NIA Programs

Other NIA Programs that support postdoctoral and early career faculty.

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Additional NIA Funding Opportunities

Phone: 301-273-05705