We talk to Professor Tom Kirkwood CBE FMedSci about being funded by us in 1991 and how this propelled his career. We ask him what he’s enjoyed about serving first on our Grants and Research Committee and later on the Board of Trustees.
The third round of the Academy Excellence Awards are now open, with a deadline for nominations of 31st October 2025.
Join us at this in-person event, which will run from 12.15-5pm on Wednesday 19 November 2025 at the Building Centre in central London. It’s a great opportunity to hear from your fellow researchers and network with your peers. The day will feature ‘5-Minute Fellowships’—talks …
Thank you to everybody who submitted an expression of interest application for our funding call focused on implementing evidence-based interventions that prevent, delay or reduce health and/or social care requirements for older adults in underserved communities. We received a …
What we want to see (and what to avoid) in your research funding application.
At the Vivensa Foundation we know we can’t address the most pressing challenges in ageing through grant-giving alone. We also use strategic partnerships, social investment and impact-intentional investing to help drive the systemic change needed to secure a healthier later life for all of us.
As the UK’s only charitable funder focused entirely on supporting the research and social innovation needed for ageing well, we want to see the ageing research sector filled with talented and committed people.
Aphrodite Eshetu from UCL describes co-chairing a Special Interest Group (SIG) session focused on ageism and autism.
Read about the grants awarded under our themed ‘Implementing evidence-based interventions to support older adults’ independence’ funding call.
The Chief Medical Officer for England’s 2023 Annual Report on Health in an Ageing Society identified that more research needs to include older people. As a result of this, the Vivensa Foundation has joined a number of organisations to …
Read on to discover why you should apply to join Vivensa Academy, and the fantastic members-only exclusives you can access from day one.
We are excited to announce that the Vivensa Foundation is funding five places for Academy members on Zinc’s Inflection Programme.