Opportunities
The DECC is committed to fostering collaboration and advancing high-impact research across our network. This page compiles open calls for proposals, funding opportunities, and other invitations to engage — curated for researchers working at the intersection of demography, economics, and aging. Check back regularly as new opportunities are added, or contact us to learn more about how your work might align with DECC priorities.
Boston University has launched a major cluster hire search focused on Healthy Aging, spanning eight academic disciplines.
Boston University
The Health and Retirement Study (HRS) investigators welcome suggestions for experimental modules from the research community for the 2028 wave of HRS.
Health and Retirement Study
The timetable for module development for the 2028 interview wave is as follows:
- December 15, 2026: Proposals due
- February 19, 2027: Final selection by HRS co-investigators
- May 3, 2027: Final question text and specifications due
- July 2029: Estimated preliminary release of data from HRS 2028