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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the National Institute on Aging?
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is one of the National
Institutes of Health (NIH). We are part of the U.S. Government, a part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The NIA
conducts and supports biomedical, social, and behavioral research; provides research
training; and disseminates research findings and health information on aging processes,
diseases, and other special problems and needs of older people.
How do I obtain funding for my research project?
Applications for individual research grants go to the NIH Center for Scientific Review(CSR) where
they are assigned to a specific institute. Applications are peer-reviewed by outside
scientific experts. Once reviewed, NIA applications are referred for further review by the
National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA). The Advisory
Council makes funding recommendations to the NIA Director. For more information about this
process, visit the NIH Grants and Contracts
section of the NIH Home Page.
How do I contact an NIA staff member about a grant application?
NIH’s staff directory lists email addresses and telephone numbers for the
NIA and NIH staff.
What kinds of research does NIA support?
NIA’s funded research is available from the CRISP database.
Does NIA have free information for the public?
Yes! Contact the National Institute on Aging Information Center (NIAIC)
toll-free at 1-800-222-2225 (TTY: 1-800-222-4225), Monday – Friday from 8:30 am to
5:00 pm eastern time. Information Specialists can send you a list of all our free
publications.
What kinds of free information does the NIAIC offer?
The NIA offers a wide variety of free publications. Age Pages are short fact
sheets on many different topics. Public information also includes booklets about exercise, menopause, and dietary supplements.
Information for health professionals includes booklets about cardiovascular health and
aging and effective
clinician/patient communication.
Is there a special resource for information on
Alzheimer’s Disease?
Yes! NIA funds the Alzheimer’s
Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR). You can contact Information Specialists
at ADEAR by calling, toll free, 1-800-438-4380, Monday – Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00
pm eastern time.
What kind of free information does ADEAR offer for patients and
their families?
ADEAR staff can send you publications about AD symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. The
Information Specialists can provide referrals to supportive services as well as referrals
to research facilities or nationwide network of NIA-funded Alzheimer’s Disease
Centers.
What kind of free information does ADEAR offer for
health professionals?
The ADEAR team of Information Specialists can provide you with up-to-date reports about
AD research funded by the Federal government. They can send you training and resource
materials and will conduct custom searches of the Combined
Health Information Database (CHID).
What is CHID?
CHID is a reference tool offering users access to thousands of journal articles and patient education materials. It has 17 subject areas. The Alzheimer's section of CHID contains over 6,500 citations. You can search it yourself, free of charge, at http://www.alzheimers.org/chid.
Is there one source for information about AD Clinical Trials?
The ADEAR Center provides a searchable database for Alzheimer's disease clinical research (http://www.alzheimers.org/trials/) At this sit you can learn about clinical research, search for trials in your area, or arrange to receive e-mail notification of new clinical trials.
Will NIA answer my specific medical questions?
NIA cannot provide medical advice for an individual situation. A doctor who has
examined you and knows your medical history is the best person to provide that
information.
How do I make a donation to the NIA for support of aging research or Alzheimer’s disease research?
Although the National Institute on Aging (NIA) is a federally funded organization and not a fund-raising organization, it has been authorized by the U.S. Congress to accept donations and. bequests from individuals and organizations that desire to support the Institute’s mission. Please click here for specific information regarding donations.
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