The Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging at Washington University is funded by contributions from NIA, institutional funds from WU and private donors. In addition, faculty members seek support from charitable foundations and federal/state agencies for specific research projects.

Private donations help us expand programs, recruit outstanding faculty and initiate new programs including seed money for innovative research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge about the aging process and fosters educational and service activities that promote productive aging

Current Programs include:

· Pilot Research Grants: Awards are made for pilot proposals that investigate factors involved in maintaining health and effective functioning in middle and later life. Preference is given to applicants who are new to research or new to aging research and to proposals that have a reasonable likelihood of generating data that will result in applications for external funding.

· Proposal Development Awards: These are small stipends to help a junior researcher develop a project so they may eventually apply for a significant grant to support their research.

· Annual Lecture Series: This is an informative educational event where a nationally recognized leader in the field of aging addresses productive aging issues.

· Maintainance of a Research Office that serves as a clearinghouse for funding opportunities and other aging related information. This office has access to grants management officers and budget coordinators and offers secretarial support for applicatons specializing in aging.

· Ongoing establishment of interdisciplinary "working groups" to develop research initiatives.

· And others…

If you would like to make a financial contribution, either as a gift, tribute, or to fund a specific program/funding initiative, you may send us your donation by check payable to the W.U. Center for Aging and mailing it to:

W. U. Center for Aging
4488 Forest Park Ave.
Suite 130
St. Louis, MO 63108

Or, you may call us at (314) 286-2881 to personally speak with a member of our staff for information about making a donation. All major credit cards are accepted.

If you are making a tribute donation and would like a family member or a significant other person to be notified, we will send a notification letter to them. Just include a note with the names and addresses of persons you would like to be notified.