Grants and Scholarships

The Albert and Alba Cuenca Research Institute for Treatment Approaches to Age-Related Diseases promotes an interdisciplinary, innovative, and treatment-oriented understanding of aging and age-related processes. The institute emphasizes the translational application of gerontology and geriatrics to clinical, social, and community practices, striving to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and meaningful improvement in the lives of older adults.

We view aging as a multifaceted process encompassing physical, emotional, social, functional, and economic dimensions, which interact and cumulatively shape an individual's physical and mental health. Accordingly, research supported by the Institute focuses on the broader context of aging, addressing issues such as loneliness, physical and/or cognitive decline, emotional and financial distress, and quality of life in both community and institutional settings.

The Institute aims to encourage research that contributes to optimal and healthy aging. It supports scientific excellence, the development of adapted methodologies, and the strengthening of interdisciplinary approaches, especially in support of medical, nursing, and caregiving teams.