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2010 Summer Institute on Aging Research

Start Date: 2010-07-10 08:30:00

End Date: 2010-07-16 12:30:00

Summer Institute on Aging Research - 2010
Aspen Wye River Conference Center
Queenstown, Maryland
July 10-16, 2010

The Summer Institute on Aging Research program includes lectures, seminars, and small group discussions in research design relative to aging, including issues relevant to aging of ethnic and racial minorities. Lectures will cover topics in research on aging, including: the biology of aging; genetics and Alzheimer’s disease; and health, behavior, and aging. Discussion sessions will focus on methodological approaches and interventions. The program also will include consultation on the development of research interests and advice on preparing and submitting research grant applications to NIA.

Who Should Apply?

Applications will be accepted from emerging researchers, including those who may have had limited involvement in research on aging. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, noncitizen national, or lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Thirty-five participants will be selected based on:

* Previous experience and training
* Affiliation with a research university or laboratory
* Letters of recommendation (send with application)
* A brief statement of objectives for attending the Summer Institute on Aging Research
* Research proposal abstract to include significance of the problem, approach, and innovation.

Application Deadline

Applications and letters of recommendation deadline March 5th, 2010. Applicants will be notified regarding acceptance within 60 days. Include the following with the application form:

* Typed statement of 150 words or less describing your objectives in attending the Summer Institute on Aging Research.
* Letters of recommendation from two people who are familiar with your professional interests and scholastic achievements. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure letters of recommendation are received.
* One-page research proposal abstract, describing research hypothesis or questions, significance of research, and proposed approach to include a plan for analysis. Set the abstract's title in bold.
* Copy of a recent resume or curriculum vitae.

Applications

Fill out the online application form or mail all application materials to:

Summer Institute on Aging Research
National Institute on Aging
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room 5C35
31 Center Drive, MSC 2292
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-2292

Contact Information


Office of Special Populations
National Institute on Aging
National Institutes of Health
Phone: 301-496-0765
taylor_harden@nih.gov

Posted on 2010-01-12 10:17:35

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