Time Initiative Fellowship

⚡ Quick Facts

• Type: Annual fellowship with project grant ($8,000)
• Eligibility: Undergraduate students worldwide
• Process: Annual selection (11% acceptance rate)
• Contact: Courtney@timeinitiative.org

🎯 Mission

The Time Initiative advances the field of aging biology by supporting ambitious undergraduate students committed to creating a world with less age-related disease. Through fellowships, grants, and mentorship, we accelerate the development of future leaders in the field.

💰 What Time Initiative Funds

• Research projects in aging biology labs
• Industry internships at longevity companies
• Independent scientific investigations
• Policy and advocacy initiatives
• Science communication projects
• Entrepreneurial ventures in aging/longevity
• Novel approaches to solving aging-related challenges

Note: All projects must advance understanding or solutions in aging biology.

📝 Application Guide

Before Applying

• Watch info session recording
• Review past fellows' projects
• Join Slack community
• Consider your unique contribution to aging biology

Key Application Questions

1. Vision & Impact

• What drives your interest in aging biology?
• How will you contribute to the field?
• What makes you a future leader?

2. Project Proposal

• Implementation plan
• Timeline and milestones
• Resource requirements
• Expected outcomes

3. Personal Growth

• How will the fellowship advance your goals?
• What skills will you develop?
• How will you engage with the community?

Application Process

1. Submit application by December 1st, 2024
2. Top 40 candidates interviewed January 11-16
3. Fellows announced mid-February
4. Program runs February - December 2025

Tips for Success

• Be specific and concise
• Show clear passion for the field
• Present feasible plans
• Demonstrate leadership potential
• Focus on immediate impact

✨ Fellowship Benefits

• $8,000 project grant
• All-expenses-paid 3-day retreat
• Weekly speaker series and events
• Direct mentorship
• Exclusive community access
• Career development
• Network with field leaders

📚 Program Structure

Time Commitment

• 1-3 hours weekly for virtual events
• Flexible scheduling
• February - December 2025
• Summer project period

Core Components

1. Virtual Events

• Weekly Time Talks speaker series
• Community discussions
• Skill-building workshops

2. Annual Retreat

• 3 days in Northern California
• Network with peers and leaders
• All expenses covered

3. Project Implementation

• May - December 2025
• $8,000 grant funding
• Mentorship support

Notable Speakers

Past Time Talks presenters include:

• Laura Deming (Longevity Fund)
• Nir Barzilai (Einstein)
• Celine Halioua (Loyal)
• Raiany Romanni (Ethics)
• Dylan Livingston (Policy)

🌟 What Makes a Strong Fellow?

• Deeply curious about aging biology
• Driven to create impact
• Collaborative and community-minded
• Ready to lead initiatives
• Committed to professional growth
• Eager to advance the field

📚 Additional Resources

Blog: Voices of Tomorrow

Our fellowship blog features stories and insights from current fellows:

Recent highlights:

• Alyson Harvey: Exploring aging mechanisms
• Rikard Saqe: Novel therapeutic approaches
• Margo Weber: Comparative genomics insights
• Carol Magalhães: Future of longevity research

TimeCast Podcast

Listen to our podcast featuring conversations with fellows and leaders in aging biology.

Featured Series

• Moments in TIME: Weekly profiles of current fellows
• Untangling Aging: Deep dives into aging research
• Beyond Borders: Global perspectives on longevity

Important Links

• Fellowship Website
• Info Session Recording
• Slack Community
• Application Portal

Questions?

Contact Courtney@timeinitiative.org

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