Notice of Intent to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Re-issue of RFA-AG-23-016 – Transition to Aging Research for Predoctoral Students (F99/K00 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Notice Number:
NOT-AG-24-072

Key Dates

Release Date:
January 21, 2025
Estimated Publication Date of Notice of Funding Opportunity :
April 30, 2025
First Estimated Application Due Date:
September 17, 2025
Earliest Estimated Award Date:
June 17, 2026
Earliest Estimated Start Date:
June 17, 2026
Related Announcements
  • April 11, 2022 - Transition to Aging Research for Predoctoral Students (F99/K00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed). See NOFO RFA-AG-23-016.
Issued by

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Purpose

The National Institute on Aging intends to reissue the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) RFA-AG-23-016 to invite applications for the Transition to Aging Research Awards for predoctoral students.

This Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop strong applications. 

The NOFO is expected to be published in Spring 2025 with an expected first application due date in September 2025, and two due dates per year in subsequent years.

This NOFO will utilize the F99/K00 activity code. Details of the planned NOFO are provided below.

Research Initiative Details

The purpose of the upcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to recruit and retain emerging investigators in aging research. This two-phase award will support late-stage graduate students to complete doctoral dissertation projects either within or outside of NIA's research priority areas, and provide a variety of training supports to facilitate the smooth transition of doctoral graduates into competitive, aging-focused postdoctoral positions. This NOFO seeks to foster the development of research scientists in all areas of aging research.

Funding Information

Estimated Total Funding

NIA intends to commit $1,020,600 in FY 2026, FY 2027, and FY 2028.

Expected Number of Awards

NIA intends to fund 12-15 awards per year.

Estimated Award Ceiling

F99 Phase

In the F99 phase, NIH will contribute up to $42,500 per year as a stipend. 

NIH will also contribute an institutional allowance in an amount equivalent to that provided for the F31 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards, plus a one-time additional $1,500 to defray travel costs to an institution to meet the proposed K00 mentor.

K00 Phase

In the K00 phase, NIH will contribute up to $75,000 per year toward the salary of the career award recipient, in addition to fringe benefits in accordance with institutional policy.

NIH will also contribute research and career development funds equivalent to the annual institutional allowance provided for the F32 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards. 

Primary Assistance Listing Number(s)

93.866

Anticipated Eligible Organizations
Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education
Private Institution of Higher Education
Nonprofit with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education)
Small Business
For-Profit Organization (Other than Small Business)
State Government
Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized)
County governments
Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)

Applications are not being solicited at this time. 

Inquiries

Please direct all inquiries to:

Jamie Lahvic, Ph.D. 
National Institute on Aging (NIA) 
Email: [email protected]