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2026

Using Neighborhood Data in Aging Research: The National Neighborhood Data Archive (NaNDA). Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 12:00 to 2:00 PM EDT (online) $15 for GSA members, $25 for non-members. It’s a two-hour session with beginner and intermediate tracks. Participants leave with ready-to-run code for geocoding and linking neighborhood data to their own datasets. Registration and schedule for the NaNDA workshop

Please join us October 8, 2026 12-4 pm EST for a workshop on Measuring Disability and Functioning in Studies of Aging, co-sponsored by the Network for Innovative Methods in Longitudinal Aging Studies (NIMLAS) and the Michigan Center on the Demography of Aging (MiCDA). Speakers: Jody Schimmel Hyde, Research Scientist & Vicki A. Freedman, Research Professor, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan. This hybrid workshop will be in-person at the ISR Perry Building (Room G300) in Ann Arbor and online via Zoom. A zoom link will be shared following registration. Please register for the workshop by October 1.

The Network on Early-Life Determinants, Biosocial Pathways, and Dementia (EdDem) invites applications for pilot research projects that advance understanding of how early-life determinants influence cognitive aging and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). Applications due Oct 13, 2026. Details available on the EdDem website.

MiCDA will be hosting a virtual Grant Preparation workshop this fall, open to early-career affiliates and emerging scholars from any of the NIA Demography & Economics of Aging Centers.  Dates: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (2:00–5:00 PM ET) & Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (1:00–5:00 PM ET). Format: Virtual, Zoom. Space is limited. After you register, we will review your application and confirm your participation. Register Now 

The National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) is now accepting applications to access its repository of stored dried blood spots (DBS) for novel projects that will enhance NHATS’ value to the scientific community. Applications are due October 1, 2026. Please see here for additional information on the application process. 

Watch the 1st Annual Schoeni TRENDS Lecture on MiCDA’s YouTube channel.

MiCDA affiliates at the 2026 Population Association of America annual meetingThis linked document/file has unknown accessibility or has not been evaluated May 6th-10th, 2026, St. Louis, MO.

Join MiCDA for the 2026 UMAging Initiative Symposium, Stress, Resiliency, and Health in Later Life, on March 26 at the BSRB Kahn Auditorium—registration is required and poster abstracts (250 words or less) are being accepted through March 12.

The NIA Demography & Economics of Aging Coordinating Center (DECC) is organizing symposia for the 2026 Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Meeting and invites you to submit an abstract for consideration. The deadline for abstracts is February 24, 2026.

The Center for Equity in Aging at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (SON) has an immediate opening for one post-doctoral fellow to work on state policies and data resources related to dementia care through the State Alzheimer’s Research Support Center (StARS).

UMass Boston’s Management of Aging Services Program will host February Virtual Office Hours on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7pm.

The NIA Demography & Economics (D&E) Coordinating Center is excited to announce a call for proposals for NIA D&E Cross-Center Collaborative Pilot Grants. There will be an information session February 6, 2026.

The Sealy Center on Aging at the University of Texas Medical Branch is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow.

Announcements from all DECC centers can be found here.

The National Institute on Aging call for abstracts for the NIA-Sponsored Biomarker Network Meeting is open. The meeting will be May 6, 2026 at the Population Association of America Annual Conference.

Registration is now open for the 2026 Dementia Care and Caregiving Research Summit. The summit will be held virtually from March 17-19, 2026. 

The Michigan Center on the Demography of Aging (MiCDA) is excited to announce that our call for Research Fellow proposals is now open! Early career faculty are invited to submit proposals for innovative pilot research related to the demography of aging. For full details and submission instructions, please visit our programs page. We look forward to your submissions by March 2, 2026.

MiCDA is pleased to announce ISR’s Manuscript Development workshop, open to early career scholars at the Institute for Social Research (ISR) and to recipients of pilot awards from any Demography and Economics of Aging center. This 6-week workshop will offer a valuable opportunity for skill-building and peer feedback on research manuscripts. For full details and to register by Feb 5, visit our programs page.

The OAIC Research Education Core Salary Support Competition 2026 has opened and is accepting applications. The deadline is January 19, 2026.

CenHRS, with support from the Sloan Foundation, is seeking proposals for pilot projects that utilize CenHRS data resources. Applications are due January 5, 2026.

2025

The National Institute on Aging will convey priority research areas through Highlighted Topics. You can subscribe to be notified by NIA and any other agency of interest.

The University of Michigan Geriatrics Center Pilot Grant Competition is open for the 2026-2027 funding cycle. Submit your Letter of Intent and biosketch by December 5, 2025.

MiCDA affiliates at the 2025 Gerontological Society of America annual meeting November 11-15, 2025, Boston, MA.

The School of Kinesiology will host a talk by Dr. Jonathan Hakun, Associate Professor at Penn State, on November 7, 2025. His talk is titled “Ambulatory Assessments of Cognitive and Brain Health.”

MiCDA invites you to join us for the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS)/National Study of Caregiving (NSOC) 2025-2026 Webinar Series starting October 3, 2025.

MiCDA received notification that the Center will be renewed for its 31st year. The new cycle runs from September 1, 2025-August 31, 3031. Keep an eye on the website for announcements about new activities.

The MiCDA Pilot Project Symposium will be held on June 12, 2025 from 2-4 in 6050 Thompson.

The MiCDA Demography of Family Care Network held its annual meetingThis linked document/file has unknown accessibility or has not been evaluated on May 23, 2025 and co-sponsored a webinar on US caregivingThis linked document/file has unknown accessibility or has not been evaluated trends May 27, 2025 with the MiCDA TRENDS Network.

MiCDA affiliates at the 2025 Population Association of America annual meeting April 10-April 13, 2025, Washington DC.

The UM Aging Initiative Symposium was held on Friday, March 14 at the Institute for Social Research and featured aging-related presentations and posters by UM faculty and trainees.

2024

MiCDA’s Longitudinal Studies of Aging in the U.S. is hosting a hybrid network meeting in Ann Arbor, MI on December 11, 2024 and jointly sponsoring an EdDem Network workshop the following day.

MiCDA has joined Bluesky (https://bsky.app/) where we will continue to boost research by affiliates. Follow us at @micda-umisr.bsky.social!

MiCDA affiliates at the 2024 Gerontological Society of America annual meeting November 13-16, 2024, in Seattle, WA.

The MiCDA TRENDS Network sponsored a webinarThis linked document/file has unknown accessibility or has not been evaluated on November 8, 2024 featuring trends in mid-life mortality.

MiCDA announced its annual pilot project competitionThis linked document/file has unknown accessibility or has not been evaluated.  Applications due August 26, 2024.

The MiCDA Demography of Family Care Network held its annual meetingThis linked document/file has unknown accessibility or has not been evaluated on June 19, 2024 in conjunction with a co-sponsored Dementia Care ConferenceThis linked document/file has unknown accessibility or has not been evaluated on June 19-20, 2024.

MiCDA affiliates Jessica Faul, Colter Mitchell and Erin Ware hosted Genomics for Social Scientists, June 10-14, 2024 in Ann Arbor. The workshop is designed to familiarize researchers with genetic data and provide hands-on training on incorporating genetic information into social science analyses.

The MiCDA TRENDS Network sponsored a webinarThis linked document/file has unknown accessibility or has not been evaluated on May 17, 2024 featuring trends in dementia and dementia care.

MiCDA affiliates at the Population Association of America annual meeting in Columbus, OH, April 17-20, 2024. The Coordinating Center for the Demography of Aging Centers also exhibited this year featuring materials from the various centers.

The UMAging Iniative Symposium – The Aging Brain: Risk and Resilience took place Friday, March 15, 2024 and featured presentations and posters from UM faculty and trainees.

MiCDA’s Demography of Family Caregiving network issued a Pilot Project Competition on November 6, 2023. Proposals were due January 24, 2024.

2023

MiCDA’s Longitudinal Studies of Aging in the U.S. hosted a hybrid network meeting in Ann Arbor, MI on December 4, 2023.

MiCDA Affiliates at the Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting in Tampa, FL, November 8-12, 2023.

MiCDA’s TRENDS Network issued a Call for Papers on “Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Dementia and Population Health Trends.“ Manuscript submission deadline: Friday, December 1, 2023.

MiCDA sponsored a Booster Pilot Competition. Applications due September 8, 2023.

MiCDA affiliates Jessica Faul, Colter Mitchell and Erin Ware hosted the Genomics for Social Scientists, June 12-16, 2023 in Ann Arbor. The workshop is designed to familiarize researchers with epigenetic data and to provide instruction and best practices for incorporating these data with social science analyses.

The TRENDS Network held its annual meeting in Ann Arbor May 11-12, 2023. The meeting featured talks on disability, dementia and related care trends. The meeting resulted in a special issue: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Dementia and Related Population Health Trends. Journals of Gerontology: Series A. In press.

MiCDA showcased UMaging research in its annual research symposium held Thursday, May 11, 2023. The poster session featured presentations from NIA Aging Centers and Trainees & reception.

MiCDA’s Demography of Family Caregiving Network hosted a webinar on Friday May 5, 2023 at 12:00pm EST entitled “Caring for Older Adults: Diversity in Caregiving Experiences.”

MiCDA affiliates at the Population Association of America annual meeting in New Orleans, LA, April 12-15, 2023. The Coordinating Center for the Demography of Aging Centers also exhibited this year featuring materials from the various centers.

2022

MiCDA sponsored a hybrid Longitudinal Studies of Aging Network Meeting in Ann Arbor, MI, November 7, 2022.

MiCDA Affiliates at the Gerontological Society of America Annual MeetingThis linked document/file has unknown accessibility or has not been evaluated in Indianapolis, IN, November 2-6, 2022.

MiCDA co-hosted a hands-on user workshop with the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) Advancing Your NHATS Research: A 3-Day Virtual Workshop for Data Users. June 27–29, 2022. A follow-up workshop on Advancing your NSOC Research was cohosted by MiCDA and the Hopkins’ Economics of Alzheimer’s Disease & Services Center August 1-3, 2022.

MiCDA affiliate Ken Langa presented a lecture on Using the Health and Retirement Study for Research on Aging in the US as part of the ICPSR Summer Institute Blalock Lecture Series. July 19, 2022.

MiCDA affiliates Jessica Faul, Colter Mitchell and Erin Ware hosted Genomics for Social Scientists, June 13-17, 2022 in Ann Arbor. The workshop is designed to familiarize researchers with genetic data and provide hands-on training on incorporating genetic information into social science analyses.

Congratulations to the Michigan Center for Contextual Factors in Alzheimer’s Disease (MCCFAD) for another successful Summer Data Immersion program. This year’s workshop, held May 23-May 26, 2022, featured data from the Health and Retirement Study.

MiCDA showcased pilot projects at its annual research symposiumThis linked document/file has unknown accessibility or has not been evaluated. Join us Thursday, May 26, 2022, 2:30-4:00pm at ISR as we hear the latest findings from 2021-2022 pilot project recipients. Reception to follow.

MiCDA sponsored the annual TRENDS Network Meeting, Ann Arbor, MI May 13, 2022. The meeting was held in conjunction with the ISR Robert F. Schoeni Symposium, May 12, 2022, a multidisciplinary research symposium celebrating the research and trainees of Robert Schoeni.

MiCDA cosponsored a NHATS/NSOC Dementia Care conference. On May 2-3, 2022, nearly 100 participants gathered for a hybrid conference focused on dementia caregiving. This conference featured scholarly presentations and discussionThis linked document/file has unknown accessibility or has not been evaluated focused on four dementia care-related topics:  Fundamental Caregiving Measurement Issues; Family Care, Paid Care and Unmet Needs; Family Care and the Health Care System; and Family Caregiver Outcomes & Experiences.

MiCDA Demography of Family Caregiving Network hosted its first in-person workshop. On May 2nd, 2022, members of the Demography of Family Caregiving network met in Ann Arbor to highlight recent work on the implications of changes in family demography for caregiving in the U.S.

MiCDA Affiliates at the annual Population Association of America (PAA)This linked document/file has unknown accessibility or has not been evaluated meeting in Atlanta, GA, April 6-9, 2022.

2021 or Earlier

MiCDA sponsored a virtual Longitudinal Studies of Aging Network Meeting, December 9, 2021.

MiCDA sponsored a webinar hosted by the Demography of Family Caregiving Network on COVID-19 and Caregiving. August 18, 2021.

MiCDA co-sponsored the National Health and Aging Trends Study 10th Anniversary Virtual ConferenceThis linked document/file has unknown accessibility or has not been evaluated. May 26-27, 2021. The meeting celebrated the first decade of the study and highlighted new research on disability and care. The conference resulted in a special issue:

MiCDA sponsored a virtual TRENDS Network Meeting, May 13-14, 2021. The meeting featured presentations with an international focus, including why the US is lagging behind peer countries. The meeting resulted in a special issue: Why Does Health in the US Continue to Lag Behind. Journals of Gerontology: Series B 77(Suppl 2), 2022.

MiCDA sponsored a virtual Demography of Family Caregiving Network Meeting, March 8 & 11, 2021. Presentations focused on Family Caregiving and Caregiving During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

MiCDA sponsored a virtual Longitudinal Studies of Aging Network Meeting, November 20, 2020. The meeting featured talks on Measuring Racism and Racial Disparities and Data Collection During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

For questions about MiCDA updates, please contact Jana Deatrick at [email protected].