# Get to Know the National Institute on Aging: NIA Session for Early-Career Researchers

## TL;DR

This session introduces early-career researchers to the National Institute on Aging and its support for aging-related research and career development.

## Contribution

The paper highlights NIA's training opportunities and funding strategies for early-career researchers.

## Key findings

- NIA supports research on aging processes and diseases like Alzheimer's.
- NIA offers training for undergraduates to junior faculty through various programs.
- Breakout discussions provide tailored career guidance from NIA staff.

## Abstract

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, supports biomedical and behavioral research with a lifespan focus. NIA research seeks to understand the basic processes of aging, improve prevention and treatment of diseases in later life, and improve the health of older persons, in addition to an emphasis on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. NIA supports a variety of training and career development opportunities for early-career investigators, including undergraduates, advanced degree students, post-docs, and junior faculty. In this session, we will provide an overview of NIA-funded research, followed by a presentation on funding mechanisms and strategies to consider when applying for extramural grants. Finally, attendees will be able to join any number of breakout group discussions led by extramural NIA training staff and program officials to discuss opportunities and resources specific to various career paths.