Catalyst Awards will reward bold, new, potentially transformative ideas to improve the physical, mental, or social well-being for people as they age, and in a measurable and equitable way. Ideas could focus on any step in a lifespan, as long as it ultimately promotes health as people age. Applicants may submit ideas related to basic science, medical treatments, commercial products, technologies, social sciences, architectural and community design, or any other field. We challenge you to extend the human healthspan!


Calling for round 5 HLGC Catalyst Award proposal for 1-2 year project starting July 1, 2024. Interested applicants please first review all info on this and the NAM HGLC websites, then:
  1. Download application form here
  2. Start online application and upload written proposal and brief CV here
    Accepting proposals from 2024 Jan 11 – Mar 11, 17:00
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2024 Academia Sinica Catalyst Award Competition: Rules and Guidelines

Catalyst Awards will reward bold, new, potentially transformative ideas to improve the physical, mental, or social well-being for people as they age, and in a measurable and equitable way. Ideas could focus on any step in a lifespan, as long as it ultimately promotes health as people age.

Academia Sinica Catalyst Award Competition: Information and instructions

  1. Proposals will be judged on the basis of creativity and innovation, rather than on the basis of pre-existing data, demonstrated work, institutional capabilities, or feasibility alone.
  2. In writing the proposals, applicants should bear in mind that reviewers will have diverse expertise and perspectives. Please address your ideas to stimulate a broad audience.
  3. The proposal should first address each of the 3 lead questions in a short statement(s) of less than 60 words, then further elaborate on each along with a feasible research plan in fewer than two A4 pages (1 inch or 2.54 cm margins for all sides, single spaced, font: Times New Roman or Calibri, 11 point). Up to three key references may be included.

Academia Sinica Catalyst Award Competition: Review Process and Criteria

Review of Applications: Step-wise review process will be conducted as follows: Administrative
eview, Innovation Review, Final Review