About the Program

The Geroscience Education and Training (GET) Network Collaborative seeks to recruit and train a cohort of early- to mid-career scientists to serve as ambassadors for geroscience, visiting campuses across the United States to inspire students and broaden participation in the geroscience workforce. As an Ambassador, you will deliver interactive presentations introducing students to the biology of aging, career pathways in geroscience, and your own research trajectory—while becoming a lasting mentor and resource for students throughout their careers.

Informational Webinar

An informational webinar will be held by the GSA on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Register for the webinar to learn more about the Ambassadors Program! 

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Ideal Ambassador Qualities

Early- to mid-career scientists with:

  • Established research programs in the biology of aging and geroscience
  • Genuine passion for mentorship, outreach, and student engagement
  • Excellent science communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to make complex concepts accessible to undergraduate and graduate students
  • A personable, approachable demeanor that encourages student connection
  • Geographic distribution across the United States
  • Commitment to participating in monthly virtual training, contributing to program development and improvement, and building collaborative relationships with fellow Ambassadors
  • Ability to commit to visiting at least 3 institutions per year for campus presentations

    Other requirements:

    • Applicants must have an academic appointment at a US institution
    • Per NIH guidelines, applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents

    Application Requirements

              Submit a current CV and NIH-style biosketch (5 pages maximum) highlighting your research achievements, publications, and training experience related to biology of aging, geroscience and translational geroscience.

              Letters of Intent must be no more than two pages, use 11-point Arial font with 0.5-inch margins, be single-spaced, and address the following:


              • Your motivation for becoming a Geroscience Ambassador and commitment to the program's mission
              • Prior experience with outreach, public engagement, and/or mentorship activities
              • Your demonstrated science communication and presentation skills (include specific examples)
              • Your willingness and ability to remotely mentor and advise students who may contact you throughout their career
              • Specific ideas or contributions you envision bringing to the program's development, format, or content
              • Your geographic location and your capacity and commitment to visit at least 3 institutions annually
              • How you will identify and leverage existing institutional connections when available to facilitate campus visits

              • Letter 1: From a senior mentor, research director, or supervisor who can attest to your scientific excellence, leadership qualities, and suitability as a role model
              • Letter 2: From a trainee, postdoc, graduate student, or junior colleague who can speak to your mentorship abilities, communication skills, approachability, and effectiveness as a teacher/presenter


              All recommendation letters must be uploaded within the application system by the applicant before the application deadline.

              How to Apply

              Please submit all application materials by 07/07/2026 11:59PM EST. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and selected Ambassadors will be notified by 08/07/2026.

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                Selected Ambassadors will receive:

                • Competitive honorarium ($2,000: $1,000/year for 2 years) 
                • All approved travel reimbursements for meals, lodging, and incidental expenses will adhere to the per diem rates published by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Applicable rates will be determined based on the traveler’s destination. To review current rates, visit the GSA Per Diem Rates website: https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates

                • Monthly virtual training and coaching in science communication

                • Access to a collaborative network of fellow Ambassadors 
                • Professional development resources and support from the GET Network and GET2 
                Apply to become an Ambassador Today!

                Questions?

                For questions about the application process or program, please contact get@geron.org

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