Student Training for Research and Interdisciplinary Development and Experience (STRIDE)
STRIDE – Student Training for Research and Interdisciplinary Development and Experience – is a research-oriented mentorship program for graduate students (trainees) offered through the Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health (IALH).
Apply for STRIDE 2026-27! Deadline is November 3rd at 4:00pm PT.
STRIDE Application Form 2026-27
STRIDE Program Description 2026-27
The goal of the program is to provide interdisciplinary research and mentorship opportunities to enhance trainees’ knowledge and skills, and to inspire them to become leaders in the field of aging and lifelong health.
The program is open to IALH Student Affiliates who are enrolled full-time at 糖心视频. Trainees enrolled in STRIDE are expected to actively participate in the program in addition to fulfilling their core studies and research responsibilities.
The STRIDE program is funded through a private donation to IALH.
Trainees enrolled in STRIDE will:
a) Be assigned a faculty mentor for the duration of the program;
b) Participate in team mentored learning;
c) Participate in an interdisciplinary research-related project; and
d) Participate in sharing their research with the community through at least one presentation.
Duration, Time Commitment and Stipend
- The STRIDE program will run for 12 months starting in November 2026 to October 2027.
- Trainees will be expected to commit approximately 8 hours per month (including monthly group meetings of 1 to 2 hours).
- To recognize their participation in the STRIDE program, trainees will receive a $1200 stipend. Half of the stipend ($600) will be paid in December 2026 once the interdisciplinary research project has started; the remaining $600 will be paid following completion of the interdisciplinary research project in October 2027.
Interdisciplinary research projects are intended to provide STRIDE trainees with a unique opportunity to learn a new area of research in a structured way, under the supervision of an experienced researcher and mentor, and in collaboration with up to two other trainees from different disciplines.
Based on information provided in a trainee’s application and the interdisciplinary research projects proposed for the year, IALH will assign up to three STRIDE trainees to each mentor. Mentors are IALH Research Fellows. IALH will aim to partner trainees and mentors from different backgrounds to enhance the interdisciplinary experience.
Please read the full program description before completing the application form.
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 at 4:00pm PT.