News, funding calls and events
Here, you’ll find details of news and events from around the ageing-related research community. Members can post details of their funding calls, events and other resources – just click on the button.
Media, public relations and science communication workshop
An online workshop for ECRs wishing to effectively communicate their research.
From Biology of Ageing to Cancer Prevention Workshop
Apply to attend Cancer Research UK’s ‘From Biology of Ageing to Cancer Prevention Workshop’ in London on 28th January 2025: Are you interested in the biological mechanisms underlying both ageing and cancer development, and the
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UKAN End of Network Member Survey 2024
The UK Ageing Network (UKAN) is made up of 11 interdisciplinary ageing research networks, bringing together researchers and stakeholders from different disciplines to better understand the biological mechanisms of ageing and their impact on human
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International Travel Award Scheme for the Biological Sciences
Apply for funding to visit international partners, to initiate collaborations, prepare joint funding proposals, visit overseas facilities or attend European consortia-building events. You must be an existing Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)-supported researcher
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Register now for the EuroAge-ECMage Joint Networking Event, Liverpool, 12-13 February 2025
The European Partnership in Ageing Science with ECMage Networking and Workshop Event will take place in Liverpool on 12-13 February 2025 and is open for registrations. Register here. This event will feature a diverse programme,
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Register now for the Marie Curie Research into Practice Conference 2025
The conference, running from Tuesday 11 to Friday 14 February 2025, is once again online and free for all to attend. Register here. Prominent presenters from across palliative and end of life care (PEOLC) will
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NIHR Research for Patient Benefit
NIHR welcomes applications for the Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) under-represented disciplines and specialisms highlight notice. This call is specifically for registered health and care professionals who were not eligible to apply to the previous
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British Society for Research on Ageing: Small Research Grants call
Now open: Deadline 1 March, 2025 Small Research Grants are intended to provide an opportunity for an early-to mid-career researcher to enable research where the resources, equipment and infrastructure are already in place to support
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NIHR Healthy Homes
NIHR’s Public Health Research (PHR) Programme is looking to fund research which evaluates the effectiveness of strategies to reduce the negative health impacts of poor quality housing. This is a two-stage, commissioned funding opportunity. To apply
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2025 Joint BGS / Dunhill Medical Trust Doctoral Training Fellowship – open for applications
The next round of our Joint Doctoral Training Fellowship scheme with the British Geriatrics Society is now open, with a deadline for applications of 14 March 2025.
Pre-announcement for call on economic (in) activity
UKRI is looking to fund an interdisciplinary project that will identify ways of supporting economic activity in places experiencing high rates of ill-health, disability, and informal care in the UK. The opportunity is open to
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Older People’s Housing Task Force Report published
The report of the independent Older People’s Housing Task Force report convened under the last government has been published today (26 November) under the new government. Chapter 9 name-checks the UK Ageing Research Funders’ Forum,
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