The overall goal of the Research Development Core is to promote new investigations in the field of aging research by providing pilot funds and/or resources and expertise to promising investigators and projects operating in the field of basic biology of aging.
Core Leader: Ron Korstanje
Directly supporting investigators through a competitive process of pilot project funding
Providing access to aged animals and samples collected from aged animals to support pilot project awardees and other qualified investigators
Providing mentorship and training to promote career development for new investigators in the field of aging biology and establishing courses and workshops to educate the next generation of geroscience investigators.
The JAX Nathan Shock Center is accepting applications for Pilot Research Projects in the biology of aging utilizing aged male and female C57BL6/J and UM-HET3 mice (6-24 months of age). The projects will be carried out by highly trained Shock Center Research Assistants skilled in aged mouse phenotyping techniques.
Prior consultation with the Director of the Development Core, Ron Korstanje ([email protected]), is strongly advised.
Applications from outside The Jackson Laboratory are strongly encouraged. Junior faculty members are particularly encouraged to apply for Pilot Projects. Postdoctoral fellows cannot serve as Principal Investigators for pilot projects. However, they can apply with faculty sponsors.
Projects must be focused on the Basic Biology of Aging, and AD/Dementia-related projects are excluded.
Due to the need to manage aged mouse colonies efficiently, opportunities for phenotyping and intervention testing with aged mice require advanced planning.
Applications are due by January 31, 2026.
Submit the cover letter and application electronically in PDF or Word format to:
Kevin Koegel, Research Program Manager