Call for Applications: 2025 National Academy of Medicine Healthy Longevity Catalyst Awards

2025 US NAM Catalyst Award Competition

The U.S. National Academy of Medicine (NAM) is accepting applications for the 2025 Catalyst Award Competition. Applications are open until March 4.

The Catalyst Award, a part of the Healthy Longevity Global Competition, is looking for fresh and innovative ideas to improve the physical, mental, or social well-being and human healthspan, and especially, approaches that challenge existing paradigms or propose new methodologies or concepts.

Up to 16 Catalyst Award recipients will each receive a $50,000. Winners will also get access to additional funding opportunities, occasions to connect and collaborate with innovators globally, amplification of the award-winning idea, and resources to enhance project and professional development.

To be considered, applicants are encouraged to write a two-page narrative. To learn more, check out NAM's informational webinar, guidelines for submission, and FAQs.

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