The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
The grant aims to enhance the science of aging by supporting the development of novel research infrastructure. It specifically focuses on projects that necessitate interdisciplinary partnerships or collaborations. Utilizing the NIH Phased Innovation Award mechanism, the grant provides phased support—initially up to 2 years of R61 support for developmental activities followed by up to 3 years of R33 support for expanded activities. The overarching goal is to create a sustainable research infrastructure that facilitates the exploration of key questions in aging research through interdisciplinary approaches.