Sensory & cognitive health in aging grant

Advancing healthy aging research, together

This grant supports interdisciplinary, co-designed research on sensory and cognitive health and aging in low-resource settings. Offered jointly by CGHE and the Michigan Sensory Health and Aging Research Collaborative (Mi-SHARC), the opportunity brings together the strengths and networks of both groups to advance research on healthy aging.

Projects are intended to generate new knowledge, strengthen research partnerships, and lay the groundwork for future external funding. Every project is co-led by a University of Michigan faculty member and a global collaborator working in a low-resource setting, and involves faculty from at least three distinct U-M schools, colleges, or units.

Who should apply

Applications are welcome from University of Michigan faculty across all schools and colleges, at all career stages.

Priority areas for this cycle

This opportunity supports work in cognitive and sensory health and aging, which may address one or more of the following:

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Cognitive aging, dementia, or other aspects of cognitive health
Vision, hearing, vestibular, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, or multisensory health, particularly among older adults
Behavioral, environmental, social, clinical, or structural factors that influence cognitive and/or sensory health
Prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, caregiving, or access to assistive technologies
Translation of research into clinical practice, public health programs, community-based interventions, health systems, or policy
Approaches that reduce disparities and improve access to care for underserved populations

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Projects that bring together expertise from multiple disciplines and include meaningful engagement with community organizations, health systems, or other local partners are encouraged.

Eligibility

Projects must be co-led by a University of Michigan faculty member and a global collaborator working in a low-resource setting.
Projects must demonstrate meaningful co-design and equitable collaboration.
Projects must include faculty from at least three distinct U-M schools, colleges, or units.
Projects must focus on sensory and/or cognitive health and aging in low-resource settings.
Applicants may submit one application per cycle.

Projects funded through CGHE

Browse a sample of projects funded through our Seed Grants and Impact Accelerator programs, or explore the full portfolio in our Supported Projects database.

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