Paul B. Beeson Career Development Awards in Aging Research Program

The National Institute on Aging (NIA), The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, The Atlantic Philanthropies (USA), The John A. Hartford Foundation, the Starr Foundation, and an anonymous donor are collaborating on this initiative to sustain and promote the research careers of clinically trained individuals who are pursuing research careers in aging.

Deadline for letter of intent is November 18, 2007 (not required); application receipt date is December 18, 2007. The RFA can be accessed here.

All scientific/research inquiries should be directed to Robin A. Barr, D.Phil., Office of Extramural Activities, (301) 496-9322, . For additional information contact AFAR (212) 703-9977 or grants@afar.org

Click here for the 2007 Beeson Career Development Awards brochure.

• The 10th Anniversary Paul B. Beeson Career Development Awards in Aging Research Program Report 1994-2004

• The 2006 Paul B. Beeson Career Development Awards in Aging Research Program Annual Report featuring the 2004 Scholars

• The 2005 Paul B. Beeson Career Development Awards in Aging Research Program Annual Report featuring the 2003 Scholars

• The 2004 Paul B. Beeson Career Development Awards in Aging Research Program Annual Report featuring the 2002 Scholars

• The 2003 Paul Beeson Physician Faculty Scholars in Aging Research Program Annual Report featuring the 2001 Scholars

The John A. Hartford Foundation has developed a compendium for improving geriatics training and care for older adults in the form of action briefs. These briefs offer models and practical details about cost-effective program implementation. The Beeson Program action brief "Nurturing Leaders in Geriatrics Research: Creating a Pathway to Needed Medical Discoveries and Treatments" can be found here. To see all the action briefs go here.

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