Colibri Scholars Program and Travel Awards

This workshop offers scientists three different opportunities for support. The Colibri Scholars Program, Travel Awards, and Care Funds. More information about these are below. Deadline for applications: January 31, 2025

Colibri Scholars Program

Early Stage Investigators (individuals who completed their terminal degrees within the past 10 years and who have not previously competed successfully as PD/PI for a substantial NIH independent research award) and new to the field scientists (not having received funding for ADRD related studies previously) interested in the year’s topic are encouraged to apply to our Colibri Scholars program.

​Colibri Scholars receive year-long mentoring from one of the workshop experts for that year, and a scholarship to cover travel and lodging expenses to attend the conference.

The application materials for the Colibri Scholars program includes submission of:

  • Current CV

  • Research Statement of Interest (or specific aims of proposed study if you have them). Alternatively, you can submit a Statement of Commitment to conducting Latino cognitive aging research (1-page max)
  • Mentoring Interest Statement, noting the expert they would like to be mentored by and what you hope to gain from the year-long mentoring experience (1-page max). Please see the conference agenda for the detailed list of experts.

​Up to 5 Colibri Scholars will be selected per year. The selection process will prioritize applications from: 1) early career researchers and 2) researchers new to the field of Latino cognitive aging. In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories.

Apply for the Colibri Scholars program here:

* indicates required fields

Eligibility*
Please note which of the following categories make you for this program. Check all that apply.
Match with an expert*
Please identify which expert you would like to be matched with.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, Max. file size: 12 MB.
Upload your Research Statement of Interest or Statement of Commitment
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, Max. file size: 12 MB.
Upload your Mentoring Interest Statement
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, Max. file size: 12 MB.
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Travel Awards

The Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) has made funds available for early stage investigators seeking travel support to attend this workshop. Actual costs will be reimbursed (based on lowest reasonable commercial airfare, itemized receipts for meals without alcohol, and maximum tip percentages).

The application for these funds includes:

  • A current CV
  • 1-page statement of demonstrated interest in translational or multidisciplinary research.

10 awards of up to $1000 each are available.

Apply for an RCCN Travel Award here:

* indicates required fields

Eligibility*
Please note which of the following categories make you eligible for this program. Check all that apply.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, Max. file size: 12 MB.
Upload your 1-page statement of demonstrated interest in translational or multidisciplinary research
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, Max. file size: 12 MB.
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Care Funds

Care Funds are available for conference participants. These funds are meant to offset the costs incurred for a family member or other person to travel to the conference with the participant. These awards will cover up to $750 per request.

The application for these funds will includes:

  • A 1-page statement of need

Apply for Care Funds here:

* indicates required fields

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, Max. file size: 12 MB.
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Early Stage Investigators (individuals who completed their terminal degrees within the past 10 years and who have not previously competed successfully as PD/PI for a substantial NIH independent research award) and new to the field scientists (not having received funding for ADRD related studies previously) interested in the year’s topic are encouraged to apply to our Colibri Scholars program.

​Colibri Scholars receive year-long mentoring from one of the workshop experts for that year, and a scholarship to cover travel and lodging expenses to attend the conference.

The application materials for the Colibri Scholars program includes submission of:

  • Current CV

  • Research Statement of Interest (or specific aims of proposed study if you have them). Alternatively, you can submit a Statement of Commitment to conducting Latino cognitive aging research (1-page max)
  • Mentoring Interest Statement, noting the expert they would like to be mentored by and what you hope to gain from the year-long mentoring experience (1-page max). Please see the conference agenda for the detailed list of experts.

​Up to 5 Colibri Scholars will be selected per year. The selection process will prioritize applications from: 1) early career researchers, 2) researchers new to the field of Latino cognitive aging, and 3) researchers from underrepresented groups (as defined by the NIH: underrepresented groups include individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, and women).

Apply for the Colibri Scholars program here:

* indicates required fields

Eligibility*
Please note which of the following categories make you for this program. Check all that apply.
Match with an expert*
Please identify which expert you would like to be matched with.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, Max. file size: 12 MB.
Upload your Research Statement of Interest or Statement of Commitment
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, Max. file size: 12 MB.
Upload your Mentoring Interest Statement
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, Max. file size: 12 MB.
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

The Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) has made funds available for early stage investigators seeking travel support to attend this workshop. Actual costs will be reimbursed (based on lowest reasonable commercial airfare, itemized receipts for meals without alcohol, and maximum tip percentages).

The application for these funds includes:

  • A current CV
  • 1-page statement of demonstrated interest in translational or multidisciplinary research.

10 awards of up to $1000 each are available.

Apply for an RCCN Travel Award here:

* indicates required fields

Eligibility*
Please note which of the following categories make you eligible for this program. Check all that apply.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, Max. file size: 12 MB.
Upload your 1-page statement of demonstrated interest in translational or multidisciplinary research
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, Max. file size: 12 MB.
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Care Funds are available for conference participants. These funds are meant to offset the costs incurred for a family member or other person to travel to the conference with the participant. These awards will cover up to $750 per request.

The application for these funds will includes:

  • A 1-page statement of need

Apply for Care Funds here:

* indicates required fields

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, Max. file size: 12 MB.
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.