American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR)

Glenn Foundation for Medical Research and AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty


AFAR provides up to $100,000 for a one- to two-year award to junior faculty (M.D.s and Ph.D.s) to conduct research that will serve as the basis for longer term research efforts. AFAR-supported investigators study a broad range of biomedical and clinical topics including the causes of cellular senescence, the role of estrogen in the development of osteoporosis, the genetic factors associated with Alzheimer's disease, the effects of nutrition and exercise on the aging process, and much more. 

Funding Type
Opportunity type
Open
Opportunity ID
97d860bb-05aa-4fa9-adad-d1d75de8f0f3
External Deadline
12/18/2023
Deadline or Target Date

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