AFAR Scholarships for Research in the Biology of Aging

Organization
American Federation for Aging Research
55 W 39th St., 16th Fl.
New York, NY 10018
Toll Free Number
888-582-2327
Phone Number
(212)703-9977
Emails
info@afar.org

Level of Study -
Graduate Degree
Professional Development

Award Type -
Scholarship

Purpose
To give students the chance to learn more about the field of aging research, as well as increase their understanding of the challenges involved in improving the quality of life for older people.
Focus -
Gerontology.
Qualifications -
Applicants must be MD, DO, PhD or combined degree students in good standing at a not-for-profit institution in the United States.
Criteria
Applicants will be evaluated based on the following: qualifications and ability of the applicant, as demonstrated by academic performance, statement of purpose and letter of reference; merit and feasibility of the proposed research project and its relevance to aging; qualifications of the designated mentor, his or her endorsement of the research project, assurance of active supervision and demonstrated commitment to aging research and to the student; likelihood that the project will advance the applicant's interest and career in aging research; quality of the research environment.
Amount -
$5,000
Award Duration -
Annual.

Number of Recipients -
10.
To Apply
Recipients will be required to submit a full report detailing their research methods and findings within 90 days of completing the research projects; mentor will be required to provide an evaluation of the student's performance and impressions of the impact of the program on the student's career.
Deadline -
December 31.

Contact -
Email: scholarship@afar.org.
For more information
http://www.afar.org