Aging Research Collaborative (ARC)

ARC connects SHSU researchers, students, and partners to advance aging research through interdisciplinary work addressing biomedical, social, and community needs.

What is arc?

The Aging Research Collaborative (ARC) is a cross-campus initiative at SHSU focused on understanding and supporting healthy aging across the lifespan. ARC connects biomedical, public health, social, environmental, and behavioral scientists with students and community partners to address aging-related challenges in Texas and beyond.

Mission

The Aging Research Collaborative (ARC) at SHSU is dedicated to advancing healthy aging through innovative research, education, and community partnerships. By integrating faculty, students, and regional collaborators, ARC seeks to address the unique needs of aging populations in Texas and beyond through interdisciplinary research, workforce development, and evidence-based interventions that improve health outcomes across the lifespan.

Vision

ARC envisions becoming a regional and national leader in aging research and gerontology training. By fostering collaboration across disciplines, securing sustainable research infrastructure, and engaging with industry and community partners, ARC aims to transform the understanding of aging mechanisms, strengthen health equity, and cultivate the next generation of researchers and professionals equipped to meet the challenges of aging populations.

Funding Opportunities

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The primary objectives of the SHSU Aging Research Collaborative (ARC) Seed Grant program are to promote aging-related research across all disciplines and SHSU campuses, to encourage faculty to generate preliminary data for larger external grant proposals, and to support peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.

Audience: SHSU faculty
Award Amount: $7,000
Application Deadline: November 16, 2026, 11:59 pm CST.

Award notifications are expected by early January. Projects must be completed by December 31, 2027.

Project Period: Must be completed by December 31 of the following year
Submission Contact: Dr. Khalid Khan, Chair of the Review Committee (ARC Seed Grant) – kxk051@shsu.edu

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The ARC Scholar Award is designed to encourage and support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing innovative research on aging and age-related topics. It aims to promote scholarly inquiry into the biological, biomedical, psychological, social, environmental, and economic factors that influence healthy aging and the well-being of older adults. We welcome applications from students in all disciplines who demonstrate a strong interest in advancing knowledge and improving the quality of aging.

Audience: SHSU undergraduate and graduate students
Award Amount: $2,000 per award
Number of Awards: 4
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