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Research into Ageing Awards

Research into Ageing is the national medical research charity dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of older people through the support of biomedical research (basic, clinical and epidemiological studies of all aspects of ageing). Topics supported include studies on the biology of ageing, stroke and neurodegenerative diseases (including Alzheimer's), sensory loss, and falls prevention. Applications for cancer research will not normally be considered. Three awards are available:

Prize Ph.D. Studentships ensure a flow of first class students into the field of ageing research. A generous stipend, university fees, and expenses for consumables and travel are provided. Applications should be made by the potential supervisor.

Research Fellowships provide an opportunity for postdoctoral scientists or those medically qualified, normally with no more than ten years of postdoctoral experience, to become independent researchers. The fellowship is tenable for up to three years and provides personal support and research expenses.

These awards are available to applicants of any nationality, but must within the UK at a hospital, hospital trust, university or recognised research institute.

Just one Award meeting in November for Ph.D. and Fellowships. Prize Ph.D. Studentships in November, and Research Fellowships at both meetings. Prospective applicants should contact the Research Manager at Research into Ageing, 207-221 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9UZ (tel. 020 7278 1114, fax 020 7843 1559; e-mail: grants@ageing.org), six months prior to the meeting for deadline dates. Further details available from the website http://www.research.helptheaged.org.uk