The University Institute on Aging is pleased to offer several opportunities for consideration of grant proposals for projects at Boston College that make contributions to the field of aging. The proposals fall under three categories (1) Teaching, Advising and Mentoring, (2) Research, and (3) Discretionary Grants.

The amount of funding that may be requested may range from $2,500 to $25,000 per year.  Proposals can request funding for one, two or a maximum of three years depending on the grant applied for. Grants will be awarded to full time faculty with a project that goes beyond the work ordinarily performed and contributes to the field of aging. 

Projects will be reviewed and selected by the IOA director and the advisory board. Proposals with a focus on interdisciplinary research and involving students are especially encouraged.

Application Dates for Academic Year 2012-2013

• We will begin accepting applications February 1, 2012 until deadline of April 30, 2012.
• Decisions announced in June.
• Proposals for smaller projects will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Proposals should include:

• Cover sheet
• Up to 4-page description of project – including the impact on Aging research and awareness at Boston College. Please try to write as much in lay persons terms as possible.
• Letter of support from Dean or Department Chair
• List of publications and extramural support for all faculty listed on proposal and CV summary (2 pages)
• Proposed budget

Proposals should be submitted as email attachments to Jen Bewley at the Institute on Aging (bewley@bc.edu).

Teaching, Advising, and Mentoring Grants in Aging (TAMA)

TAMA proposals will awarded up to $15,000 annually on a competitive basis, for work that goes beyond what is ordinarily performed by any full time faculty member in revising and developing courses or in advisement planning in the field of aging. The IOA will award the grants to faculty who propose to enhance aging related studies at Boston College.

Proposals must be initiated during the summer months, but the project period may continue through the following academic year. Joint applications from more than one faculty member are also welcome.

TAM Grants support teaching or advising projects carried out directly by the faculty applicant interested in aging. Except for rare circumstances, TAM grants will not be awarded to a faculty member more than once in three years.

Almost any expense related to the improvement of teaching, advising or mentoring of BC students interested in aging can be covered by the grant, including up to $5,000 of summer stipend. Proposals can only request funding for one year with a maximum of $15,000. Proposals seeking less than maximum funding are also encouraged. At the conclusion of the project, a brief summary of the outcomes must be submitted to the Institute on Aging, with a copy sent to the Center for Centers (cfc@bc.edu) no later than May 1, 2013.

Aging Research Incentive Grants (ARIG)

ARIG proposals will be awarded on a competitive basis, and intended primarily for full time faculty members. The ARIG program is designed to support research carried out directly by the faculty applicant and normally will not be awarded to the same faculty member more than once in three years.

The ARIG is designed to support individual faculty members who wish to conduct research in the field of aging beginning with the summer recess and continuing through the subsequent academic year. Applicants are expected to have attempted to obtain extramural support to the best extent possible; this effort will be taken into account by the review committee. Purposes for which grant funds may be used include, but are not limited to, salary, equipment, travel, supplies, and computer time that directly contribute to the success of the proposal. The research must be performed directly by the faculty member receiving the grant.

Each ARIG recipient will be awarded up to a total of $25,000 per year for a maximum of 3 years, including one month's summer salary. At the conclusion of each fiscal year, a brief summary of the project outcomes must be submitted to the Institute on Aging, with a copy sent to the Center for Centers (cfc@bc.edu) no later than May 1, 2013. Funding for the next fiscal year award is contingent upon receipt of the progress report and submission of extramural grant application by PI. A final cumulative report is due at the end of the entire funding period.

Discretionary Grants

Several smaller proposals will be awarded on a rolling basis for projects taking place during the academic year 2011-2012. The award will be no more than $2,500 and can be used to help fund a conference at Boston College on aging issues or to defray the cost of an invited speaker who will address an aging specific topic.