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Dear ISL faculty affiliates,</div>
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We’re pleased to announce that the Esther & Del Grosser Scholarship 2026 is now open for submissions. This $1,000 scholarship supports graduate student research that aligns with ISL’s mission to advance successful longevity and aging-related research.</div>
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The scholarship is open to graduate students nominated by their faculty advisors. Previous winners of the Esther & Del Grosser Scholarship are not eligible to receive the award a second time.</div>
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Faculty advisors who wish to nominate a student may submit the required materials through the Esther & Del Grosser Scholarship application website:
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All submissions must be completed no later than <b>Monday, March 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM (GMT</b>). To apply, advisors must log in to the application website using their FSUID via the menu in the upper-right corner of the page. Once logged in, an Apply button
will appear. The following complete information is required for consideration of this award: </div>
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<div role="presentation">A one-page letter from the student describing how their research contributes to ISL’s mission, as outlined in the “Our Goals” section of the ISL website.</div>
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<div role="presentation">A letter of recommendation from the student’s advisor highlighting the student’s accomplishments and qualifications.</div>
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The scholarship award will be presented during ISL’s Student Poster Research Day on March 23. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions, concerns or need help applying.</div>
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Best Regards,</div>
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Zhe</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Zhe He, PhD, FAMIA </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Director, Institute for Successful Longevity
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