A primary goal of the CADC is to mentor early stage investigators (CADC Scientists) to become successful researchers focused on understanding multilevel social and behavioral mechanisms of health disparities impacting older adults and developing interventions to achieve optimal health. CADC provides pilot study funding, mentoring, and comprehensive training in aging related health disparities research.
We provide training in research design, methods, and analysis, including methods for translating evidence-based interventions to reduce disparities. Mentoring occurs both one-on-one and in groups and continues until a Scholar obtains a NIH R01, K, or equivalent award.
A list of current and former scholars is available under “About Us”
Please check back for the 2026-2027 Application in December 2025.
Eligibility:
CADC Scientists must be assistant professors or postdoctoral fellows at UCSF or UC Merced whose research aligns with the CADC theme: understanding multilevel social and behavioral mechanisms of health disparities impacting older adults and developing community and practice- based interventions to achieve optimal health.
Selection criteria:
- significance of question and relevance to CADC’s research focus;
- feasibility of conducting the study in time with funds allocated;
- scientific strength of the design, methods, and analytic plans;
- potential of applicant to develop an independent research proposal after completing the study;
- other considerations (e.g., representation of a variety of aging research disciplines, topics, or candidates’ resilience and perseverance in their personal challenges and adversity).
Finally, the scope of each pilot study should be such that it provides preliminary data for a subsequent NIA grant submission (e.g., K or R01 or equivalent).
All eligible candidates are welcome to apply.
UCSF does not use race, gender, sex, or other protected categories or proxies for protected categories in the selection process.