Early Career Research Leadership Program: Navigating NIA Funding (On Demand)-ECRLP - NIA Funding

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Video Summary

The video is a webinar for the AUG's Early Career Research Leadership Program, featuring Dr. Carolyn Swenson as the moderator. Dr. Kerr and Dr. Salih from the National Institute of Aging (NIA) are the invited speakers. The webinar covers various topics related to NIA's mission to support aging research and career development opportunities for junior investigators. Dr. Kerr provides an overview of NIA's mission and infrastructure, including the four extramural divisions that manage the funds for aging research. Dr. Kerr also highlights the funding opportunities and career development timelines for junior investigators, including information about different types of career development awards and unique funding opportunities offered by NIA. Dr. Salih discusses specific programs such as GEMSTAR and the Beeson Award, which are aimed at supporting early-stage investigators in aging research. The presenters emphasize the importance of having an aging mentor and engaging with program officers to navigate the grant application process. The video concludes with a Q&A session where the presenters answer questions from the audience.

Keywords

webinar

AUG's Early Career Research Leadership Program

Dr. Carolyn Swenson

Dr. Kerr

Dr. Salih

National Institute of Aging

NIA

aging research

career development opportunities