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How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in the Entrepreneurship and Science Communication for Aging and Aging-Related Research (ESCAAR) program at the University of Maryland School of Graduate Studies in Baltimore. We are excited that you are considering applying to this competitive, NIA-funded, 10-month fellowship program designed to support early-career researchers who want to broaden the impact of their aging-related research.

ESCAAR brings together training in science communication, entrepreneurship, and aging research to help fellows explore new career pathways, strengthen how they communicate the value of their work, and consider the translational and societal potential of their research.

Application Materials

To apply, you will need to submit the materials listed below through the online application form. Please note: You will not be able to save your application once you begin, so we recommend preparing all materials in advance. 

You will be asked to provide: 

1. Research Overview: A brief description of your current research focus and how it relates to aging or aging-related diseases (maximum 250 words) 
2. Curriculum Vitae or Resume: A CV, résumé, or NIH-style biosketch 
3. Statement of Interest: A 600–800 word, double-spaced statement (12-point font). This statement of interest should outline your goals, background, and reasons for pursuing the ESCAAR program. You might want to address how science communication, entrepreneurship, and aging-related research align with your professional goals. We are also interested in learning what entrepreneurial potential do you see in your current or future research. 
4. Letter of Support: Contact information (name, title, email, and phone number) for one letter writer who can speak to your readiness for the ESCAAR program. For doctoral students, dissertation chairs should write the letter; for post-doctoral fellows, the principal investigator (PI). Letter writers should email their signed letter of support directly to ESCAAR@umaryland.edu. Letters must be received no later than March 15, 2026