Happy New Year! The AWARD Network is excited about our activities this year, as we will hold our first Summer Training Institute, offer Research Fellowships, and have conferences in conjunction with the AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting and the Gerontological Society of America Meeting.
Read on for more news to advance your research on the workforce that serves people living with dementia!
Please send content and ideas for future Newsletters to AWARDNetwork@ucsf.edu. And send us links to your new publications, announcements about your accomplishments, and information about any presentations you’ve made so we can share them with the Network. Don’t be shy – this is a place to celebrate this important work!
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AWARD Network Research Fellowship Program Applications due March 31 |
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We are pleased to announce the inaugural AWARD Network Research Fellowship program! This program is intended to enable emerging researchers to initiate or work on a collaborative research project with an experienced research mentor. Successful applicants will receive $2,500 to $5,000 to cover a range of costs, such as travel to visit their mentor’s institution or to a conference; primary data collection expenses; translation, transcription and/or editing services; publication fees; and/or other approved expenses. Applications are due March 31, 2024, and the award period will extend from June 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025. Learn more about how to apply at our website!
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Save the Date! AWARD Network Annual Meeting on July 2 at the AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting |
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The AWARD Network Annual Meeting will be on Tuesday, July 2, starting at 1:30pm (after the Annual Research Meeting closing plenary), and ending by 5pm. Lunch will be served and there will be ample time for networking in addition to learning about emerging dementia care workforce topics. Watch our Annual Meeting webpage for more information!
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AWARD Network Monthly Webinars |
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April 3, 2024: Nursing Home Staffing: Ongoing Employer and State Approaches – Abt Associates: Alan White & Allison Muma; Moving Forward Coalition members: Kezia Scales, Betsy White, Jasmine Travers
May 1, 2024: Care Models for Aging Veterans with Dementia - Orna Intrator, PhD, Sam Edwards, MD
The AWARD Network Monthly Webinar Series is scheduled for the first Wednesday of the month, 9am PT / 12pm ET. Watch our Webinar webpage for the schedule and to view recordings of past webinars!
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Professional Development Opportunity – NIA Butler-Williams (B-W) Scholars Program |
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This annual summer program is designed to improve understanding of NIA-funded science and available career development and training awards, hone essential grant writing and application skills, and energize professional networks. The intensive B-W Scholars Program experience is tailored for researchers pursuing a career development award or their first R01. The program is also open to early-stage scientists from non-aging-related fields who are interested in transitioning into independent careers in aging research.
Qualified applicants must hold a doctoral degree (Dr.P.H., Ph.D., M.D., etc.), be currently involved in or actively considering a move to the field of aging research, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
The 2024 B-W Scholars Program will be held August 21-23. Participation is free and travel costs are covered. The application deadline is April 19. You can learn more and apply at the B-W Scholars website.
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Upcoming Webinar on Advancing to Independence in Aging Research |
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The Gerontological Society of America’s Biological Sciences Section is hosting a webinar on March 18, 3pm eastern time, titled “Advancing to Independence in Aging Research: NIA Funding Opportunities for postdocs and early career faculty.” During this webinar, NIA Training Officer Dr. Jaime Lahvic will provide an overview of career development awards from the National Institute on Aging, as well as tips for choosing the best award for you and preparing a strong application. Register here.
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Save the Date! International Conference on Evidence-Based Policy in Long-Term Care |
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The National Institute on Aging’s Division of Behavioral and Social Research (BSR) has a number of funding opportunities relevant to the dementia care workforce:
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Notice of Special Interest: Dementia Care Workforce for Those Living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias (NOT-AG-21-049) – expires November 13, 2024
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Notice of Special Interest: Telehealth for People and Families Living with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and AD-Related Dementias (ADRD) (NOT-AG-23-060) – expires November 13, 2024
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Special Emphasis Notice: AHRQ Announces Interest in Health Services Research to Improve Healthcare for Persons Living with Disabilities (NOT-HS-24-004)
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F32: NIA Postdoctoral Fellowship Award to Promote Diversity in Translational Research for AD/ADRD (PAR-21-217) – standard due dates, expires August 9, 2024.
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F31: NIA Predoctoral Fellowship Award to Promote Diversity in Translational Research for AD/ADRD (PAR-21-218) – standard due dates, expires August 9, 2024.
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K99/R00: NIA Advanced Postdoctoral Career Transition Awards to Promote Diversity in Translational Research for AD/ADRD (PAR-21-220) – standard due dates, expires June 13, 2024.
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R36: Aging Research Dissertation Awards to Promote Diversity (PAR-24-052) – multiple due dates, expires January 8, 2027
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U01: Transformative Research to Address Health Disparities and Advance Health Equity (RFA-NR-24-004) – new and renewal proposals due March 22, 2024
Several NIA-funded program centers also have funding opportunities, including the following:
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The Rutgers University AD/ADRD RCMAR Center is requesting pilot proposals that focus on the intersection of AD/ADRD-related psychosocial risk factors, detection, and health outcomes involving older Asian Americans. Learn more and apply by April 1, 2024.
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The Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) is seeking pilot proposals that address topics spanning the missions of multiple NIA Center programs. Learn more and submit a letter of intent (LOI) by April 1, 2024, by 5 PM ET.
Non-Federal Funding opportunities:
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New Publications of Interest to AWARD Network members |
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Send us your new articles so we can include them in future newsletters! Email us at AWARDNetwork@ucsf.edu.
Gusoff G, Ringel JB, Bensson-Ravunniarath M, Wiggins F, Lee A, Espinosa CG,
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