New funding opportunities are available for students in the following areas:
- Doctoral Training Grants in Oncology Social Work: This grant from the American Cancer Society is awarded to qualifying doctoral students at schools of social work that train individuals to conduct research related to the psychosocial needs of persons with cancer and their families. Initial 2-year grant providing a stipend of $20,000 per year with possibility of a 2-year competitive renewal.
- Aging Research Dissertation Awards to Increase Diversity (R36): The National Institute on Aging (NIA) announces the reissuance of a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) that provides dissertation awards (R36) in all areas of research within NIAs mandate to increase diversity of the research workforce on research on aging and aging-related health conditions. These awards are available to qualified Predoctoral students in accredited research doctoral programs in the United States (including Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories or possessions).
- American Society on Aging Student Awards: Graduate Student Research Award, 2011 (deadline is October 27, 2010). The ASA Graduate Student Research Award is presented annually to a graduate student for research relevant to aging and applicable to practice.