Overview
Each of the UMAging research centers holds an annual pilot project competition. The Centers have complimentary themes and varying eligibility requirements.
The MiCDA Research Fellows program, formerly the pilot program, provides mentorship and funding to early career scholars interested in the behavioral and social aspects of aging. Fellows receive support for their pilot project, are paired with a mentor, and participate in workshops focused on manuscript development, grant preparation, and science communications. For questions about the program, contact Jana Deatrick.
PEPPER OAIC invites proposals on the role of metabolic factors and inflammation on age-related diseases and comorbidities and functional status. Junior faculty below the rank of Associate Professor or senior faculty new to aging research from UM may apply. For questions related to Pepper’s pilot project competition, contact Katie Hildebrand.
MCUAAAR invites proposals focused on behavioral and social science research on the physical and mental health of older African Americans with a life course lens. Junior faculty and research scientists/investigators (equivalent to Assistant Professor) may apply. For questions related to MCUAAR’s pilot project competition, contact Deborah Robinson.
MADRC invites proposals focused on Alzheimer’s disease and/or non-beta-amyloid related dementias. Junior investigators or established investigators new to ADRD research from UM, MSU, Wayne Sate, or the Ann Arbor VA may apply. For questions related to MADRC’s pilot project competition, contact Ari Bhaumik.
MCCFAD invites proposals focused on ADRD disparities research, epidemiology of AD, tailored AD care, and health economics. Junior investigators or established investigators new to ADRD or ADRD disparities research may apply. For questions related to MCCFAD’s pilot project competition, contact Randa Fakhry.
CAPRA invites proposals focused on Alzheimer’s Disease and related Dementias (ADRD) healthcare delivery, economics and policy. Junior investigators or established investigators new to ADRD research may apply. For questions related to CAPRA’s pilot project competition, contact Jason Mann.