All submitted projects must clearly demonstrate the role of aging as it relates to arthritis and be an integral aspect of the proposed study.
Arthritis and Aging Research Grant
Purpose
In a collaborative effort, the Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF) and the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) are seeking grant applications that focus on studying the underlying mechanisms by which aging processes contribute to the development of arthritis. Studies are encouraged on the role of one or more of the hallmarks of aging that include mitochondrial dysfunction, genomic instability, epigenetic alterations, loss of proteostasis, deregulated nutrient sensing, cellular senescence, stem cell exhaustion, telomere attrition and altered intercellular communication. Successful applications will utilize cell, tissue and animal model systems or human populations that allow for the study of the aging aspects of the condition of interest.
Applicants
Priority will be given to meritorious applications from newer, M.D. and/or Ph.D. applicants in early stage career development (equivalent to assistant professor and without serving as PI on an NIH R01 award).
Budget and Project Period
Applicants may request up to $100,000 in direct costs only. The project period in response to this RFP is for one year. The grant period for this RFP will be July 1st to June 30th.
Application
A link to the upcoming cycle application will be live in early October – All other pertinent information can be found on the main grants page to prepare your application.
Research Plan Length
The body of the proposal may not exceed nine (9) pages, including figures and tables, excluding references, cover sheet and budget sheet. Applicants must use standardized cover and budget sheets provided online. All application requirements can be found in the grant application requirements section.
Submission deadline
Applications must be submitted online no later than the January deadline.
Review Process
Submitted applications will be evaluated by an expert panel of peer reviewers and the award will be announced no later than April 30th.
Questions
For more information on the Arthritis & the Aging Process research grant, contact ANRF at grants@curearthritis.org or 800-588-2873, or Odette Van de Wilik, AFAR Director of Programs, at Odette@afar.org or 212-703-9977.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Please ensure that you read completely the grant requirements page and the grant policies page before you apply for a research grant.
There are strict guidelines and policies that MUST be followed or your application will not be reviewed. If you have questions after reading over the requirements and polices please contact us.