Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center Research Educations Core Scholar Funding

Sponsor

University of Maryland Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center

Description

The UM-OAIC provides an enriched, research training and educational environment to promote the career development of junior faculty toward independence as investigators in aging-related research.  The REC Scholar position is funded for a period of up to two years contingent on adequate progress.

RFA Information Workshop 

Join to learn more about the LOI and full application process for pilot and REC Scholar funding. 

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 4:30pm via zoom link: 

Join Here Meeting ID: 951 0775 8814 Passcode: 104773

Eligibility

Criteria for a successful application include: 

  • Research interests and academic accomplishments (3-5 publications, abstracts/presentations) that demonstrate potential for success in aging research that involves enhancing functional independence and/or health in older persons;
  • Demonstrated competence in research during previous clinical, research, and fellowship training;
  • Evidence of originality and critical thought in the conduct of research; • US citizen, permanent resident and/or green card holder;
  • Faculty appointment at University of Maryland school Baltimore, University of Maryland Baltimore County or University of Maryland College Park at time of award; and
  • Not previously a PI on an NIH R01, VA Merit, program project, or currently on a K or VA Career Development Award.

Award Amount

Up to $50,000 (salary + fringe)

Award Period

A period of up to two years contingent on adequate progress.

Proposal Due Date Details

Letter of intent due by October 30, 2026 Notification of LOI acceptance by November 23, 2026 Pilot project applications due by January 29, 2027 Decision notification by April 30, 2027

Contact Email

[email protected]

Learn More or Apply

https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/media/som/research-general/peppercenter/doc…

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