Research Development Core

The Summer Research Fellowship in Aging Biology supports immersive, full-time summer research experiences for University of Rochester undergraduates. The goal of the program is to engage students in substantive research related to the field of Aging Biology.

Applicants are required to reach out to mentors affiliated with the Upstate New York Nathan Shock Center to discuss opportunities in their laboratories. Mentors will nominate students for research fellowships directly to the Research Development Core of the Upstate NY NSC. Nominations should include a brief description of the planned research project, information about who will directly supervise the student, and the student’s CV.

List of Mentors:

• Vera Gorbunova, Ph.D., vera.gorbunova@rochester.edu | Learn More
• Andrei Seluanov, Ph.D., andrei.seluanov@rochester.edu | Learn More
• Sina Ghaemmaghami, Ph.D., sina.ghaemmaghami@rochester.edu | Learn More
• Karl Glastad, Ph.D., kglastad@UR.Rochester.edu | Learn More
• Hongbo Liu, Ph.D., Hongbo_Liu@URMC.Rochester.edu | Learn More

Applications are due no later than May 01, 2026. Decisions for funding will be made by May 08, 2026. Successful applicants will receive a stipend of $6000 to support living expenses.

Applications should be sent to Dr. M. Kerry O’Banion, Leader of the Research Development Core: Kerry_OBanion@urmc.rochester.edu and UR_NathanShock@rochester.edu

The Research Development Core of Upstate NY Nathan Shock Center offers funding opportunities to support innovative research in the biology of aging. These awards are designed to facilitate collaborative research and accelerate discoveries in aging science.

For questions about either award program or summer undergraduate fellowships, please contact:

Dr. M. Kerry O'Banion
Leader, Research Development Core
Email: Kerry_OBanion@urmc.rochester.edu