The Roybal Program will be accepting applications to fund fully powered, randomized clinical trials on behavioral interventions in aging. Applicants must apply the NIH Stage Model as a conceptual framework and clearly articulate a plan for how their trial will progress through the NIH Stage Model. All clinical trials must have adequate statistical power to test mechanism of behavior change and/or efficacy of the intervention. Applications Open July 6, 2026.

The Northwell Roybal Center, supported by the National Institute on Aging, has approved the following research study following the 2025-2026 Roybal Center competition cycle: Improving post-hospital physical activity in community-dwelling older adults with cognitive impairment: A Stage 3 randomized controlled trial

Applications Closed Issued by: The Edward R. Roybal Centers for Translational Research on Aging Sponsored by: National Institute on Aging (NIA) LOI Deadline: October 31, 2025 Full Application Deadline: January 5, 2026 Northwell Roybal Center for Personalized Trials Center Focus: Physical activity interventions for hospitalized ADRD patients or their formal or informal caregivers The Roybal Program is currently accepting applications to fund fully powered, randomized cli