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AGE VOYAGER (Venturing Opportunities for Young AGE Geroscientists in Education and Research) Grants

American Aging Association

The American Aging Association (AGE) is excited to announce a new request for applications (RFA) for the AGE VOYAGER (Venturing Opportunities for Young AGE Geroscientists in Education and Research) Grants.

Overview and Purpose

The AGE VOYAGER Grants are designed to support AGE Trainee Chapter Members (i.e., members of AGE who are graduate students or postdoctoral fellows) seeking to expand their research skills, professional network, and career opportunities in the field of aging research. This award will fund short-term, hands-on experiences including mini-sabbaticals in host laboratories or participation in specialized courses that enhance the trainee’s scientific development and foster new collaborations.

Key Features

Award Amount: Up to $5,000 per award.

Eligible Expenses: Travel, lodging, registration fees, childcare costs, and other justified expenses directly related to the proposed activity.

Open to: AGE Trainee Chapter Members (graduate students or postdocs).

Purposes: Acquire new technical skills, gain specialized knowledge, and develop professional networks in aging research.

Application Deadline: January 11, 2027

Allowable Activities and Expenses

Mini-Sabbatical or Short-Term Training: Travel and accommodations to another lab or institution to learn a specific technique or methodology relevant to aging research.

Specialized Courses or Workshops: Enrollment fees, travel, and accommodation costs for in-person or virtual courses (e.g., Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Courses, MBL Courses on Biology of Aging, etc.).

Childcare: Childcare expenses incurred while attending training or traveling are eligible.

Other Relevant Costs: Additional expenses that directly support the trainee’s professional development (should be well-justified).

Research costs: are not considered an eligible expense.

Budget Guidelines

Applicants may request up to $5,000. Smaller fund requests are encouraged if applicable.

Funds are intended to directly support the trainee, rather than the host or home institution.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

Category	Details
Organization	American Aging Association (AGE)
Organization type	Non-profit scientific and professional association
Government/Federal or Non-Profit/Corporate	Non-profit; it also receives federal research support for eligible activities. HHS TAGGS
Primary research area	Aging biology, geroscience, age-related diseases, and biomedical gerontology
Relevant awards and programs	Paul F. Glenn Award, Walter R. Nicolai Award, Early Career Scholar's Program, Women in AGE Scientific Achievement Award, and AGE VOYAGER Grants. americanagingassociation.org +1
Previous success predictors	1. Relevant publications in aging research. 2. Scientific significance and originality. 3. Investigator's research contributions and career stage. 4. Strong research rationale and methodology. 5. Potential to advance geroscience. 6. Research productivity and peer-reviewed publications. 7. Mentoring, service, and contributions to the aging research community, where applicable. 8. Evidence of overcoming barriers, for applicable diversity awards. 9. Fit with the award's objectives. 10. Eligibility and complete supporting documentation. americanagingassociation.org +1
Historical success rate	Not verified; award counts and applicant counts for the same program and year are needed.

Excel-ready entry — Previous Success Predictors

Relevant aging research publications; scientific significance; innovation; investigator track record; career stage; potential contribution to geroscience; research productivity; mentoring and community service; award-specific eligibility; evidence of overcoming barriers where relevant; and completeness of application.

Specialties

Geriatrics & Gerontology

Eligibility Requirements

AGE Trainee Membership Status: Applicant must be an AGE trainee member at the time of application and throughout the award period, and be currently enrolled as a graduate student or be employed as a postdoctoral fellow.

PI Support: The trainee’s PI must provide a letter of support for the application.

Host Lab: For mini-sabbaticals, the institution hosting the trainee’s visit must be different from the trainee’s current lab and institution.

A maximum of one grant per institution will be awarded per cycle, and individuals are limited to a single award per career phase.

Eligible Countries:

United States

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: American Aging Association

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 1123 Comanche Path Bandera, TX 78003

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