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Renewal of the Clinician-Scientists Transdisciplinary Aging Research (Clin-STAR) Coordinating Center

Funds the national hub that connects clinicians moving into ageing research — one award of up to $1.5 million for a five-year period.

OpenNational Institutes of HealthUnited States

Ageing research needs clinicians, and clinicians rarely arrive with a research career already built. The National Institute on Aging funds a national coordinating centre to bridge that.

Clin-STAR exists as a resource for clinician-investigators across every specialty and discipline who are pointing their careers at ageing. Its stated goals are to carry scientific knowledge about ageing research a

Operating the Clin-STAR Coordinating Center as a national resource for clinician-investigators across specialties who are focusing their careers on ageing research — conveying scientific knowledge, building networks between established leaders and newcomers, and providing mentoring and career development support.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.29 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$1.5M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: RFA-AG-27-007Source: www.grants.gov