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Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology

*New* Request for Proposals: NIH Pilot Grants for Animal Models for the Social Dimensions of Health and Aging

The “Animal Models for the Social Dimensions of Health and Aging Research Network” (https://www.animalsocialaging-network.org/, an NIH-supported High Priority Research Network) is pleased to announce the 2020 call for Pilots and Feasibility Projects! These projects support research on animal models or comparative studies relevant for understanding the social determinants of health and aging. They are appropriate for the generation of key preliminary data important for demonstrating the potential of new research in this area, especially directions with strong potential for future independent funding.

We anticipate supporting 2 – 4 projects with start dates in 2021 and a maximum budget of $25,000 (total costs). Project proposals should be submitted through the network website (https://www.animalsocialaging-network.org/funding/pilot-program/), no later than November 15, 2020. Applicants from US-based institutions are eligible to apply, and we strongly encourage applications from junior scientists and underrepresented minorities in biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences research.

We were excited to be able to support four outstanding McEwen Fellows and three travel fellowship recipients earlier this year, and look forward to this opportunity to provide larger pilot grant funding to our growing research community. For more information, register for periodic updates at our website or follow us on Twitter @animalsocaging.

Call for Abstracts: Keystone Symposia Global Health Series

Keystone Symposia Global Health Series has two upcoming conferences. Free registration is available for individuals from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) working in science and medicine related fields, and this is open to all career stages:

  • Optimizing Nutrition for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health [Virtual Event] – application deadline is October 14, 2020. Learn more here.
  • Tuberculosis: Science Aimed at Ending the Epidemic [Virtual Event] – application deadline is November 18, 2020. Learn more here.