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NIA supports two fellowships for dual-degree students doing research in the aging field. Students who attend an institution with an NIH-funded dual-degree program should apply to PA-25-426 . Students who attend an institution without an NIH-funded dual-degree program should apply to PA-25-425 . The application and awards are otherwise identical. Consult with program administrators at your institution to determine which funding mechanism is appropriate for you. All F30 recipients must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents at the time of award. View other NIA fellowships available to graduate students .
New Application and Review Process
Effective for receipt dates on or after January 25, 2025, fellowship review criteria have been revised. Read about changes to the fellowship review criteria and changes to fellowship applications .
Interested in learning more? Review the official notice NOT-OD-24-107: Implementation of Revisions to the NIH and AHRQ Fellowship Application and Review Process .
NIA F30 at a Glance
- Eligibility: Dual-degree student. Research lab chosen. Less than 48 months in program.
- Maximum Award Duration: Six years
- Yearly Due Dates: April 8, August 8, December 8
- Award Budget: $28,788 Stipend, $21,000 Tuition
Questions about F30 awards for aging research? Contact NIATraining@mail.nih.gov .
Important Dates
NIH NRSA fellowships are awarded in three cycles every year, as described below.
| Receipt Cycle | Application or Resubmission Due Date | Initial Review Date | Earliest Possible Award Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 8 | June/July | December |
| 2 | August 8 | October/November | April |
| 3 | December 8 | February/March | July |
You must be no more than 48 months after matriculation into your initial, medical training program by the application due date. Should an initial submission be unsuccessful, you are permitted to resubmit a revised F30 application after the 48 month limit.
Award Duration
The F30 can support up to 6 years of predoctoral research training for dual degree students. This includes any time spent on an institutional T32 training grant. Speak to your graduate program director to determine whether you have been funded on a T32. At least 50% of the F30 award duration must be devoted to full-time PhD research.
How to Apply
Find information on applying .
To choose a study section to indicate on your Assignment Request Form, consult the list of NIH Fellowship study sections .
NIA F30 Stipend and Funding Levels (2025)
Yearly award budgets are composed of stipends, tuition and fees, and institutional allowance, as described below. Updated information on budget levels can be found in NOT-OD-25-105.
| Stipend | Maximum Tuition | Institutional Allowance |
|---|---|---|
| $28,788 | $21,000 | $4,750 |
Tuition and fees paid can be 60% of total institutional tuition, or $21,000, whichever is less.
Institutional Allowance may be used to cover expenses such as health insurance, research supplies, equipment, books, and travel to scientific meetings.
Childcare Costs
Additionally, each fellow may request $3,000 per year to defray childcare costs from a licensed provider. Learn more in the Frequently Asked Questions on Childcare Costs .
Components of an Individual Fellowship Application
Each fellowship application requires many parts; you should begin preparing your application well before the deadline. Below find the major components of an application and their length limits:
| Application Component | Length Limit |
|---|---|
| Abstract | 30 lines of text |
| Project Narrative | 3 sentences |
| Candidate Biosketch* | 5 pages |
| Candidate Goals, Preparedness, and Potential | 5 pages |
| Training Activities and Timelines | 3 pages |
| Researching Training Project Specific Aims | 1 page |
| Research Training Project Strategy | 6 pages |
| Sponsor(s) Commitment | 6 pages |
| Letters of Support from Collaborators, Contributors, and Consultants | 6 pages |
| 3-5 Reference Letters | 2 pages each |
*A biosketch is a document containing a curriculum vitae (CV), a personal statement, and description of past research experience.
Detailed instructions for each application part can be found in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide .
Is my F30 research topic appropriate for the NIA?
Consult the list of currently funded NIA F30s .
If you would like feedback on the appropriateness of your research topic for NIA, please submit a one-page overview of your specific aims to NIATraining@mail.nih.gov . A scientific program official from the appropriate division will contact you soon thereafter.