Regional Institute on Aging (RIA)

The Regional Institute on Aging (RIA) collaborates within the university, the Wichita community, and Kansas region to promote positive aging and to foster research aimed at enhancing the quality of life for older adults.

A core goal of the RIA is to support faculty and graduate students in their research efforts and in securing external funding for projects that focus on aging.

Make sure to check out our Events page to see what is going on and our Grants page for current and upcoming funding opportunities.

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Upcoming Events

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Students

Grants for Graduate & Undergraduate Students
Student grants for research or the development of technology. For detailed information see description and applications.

Faculty

Funding for Research Projects
Details of the application process for current grant offering is now available.

Collaborations

Envision Partners with Wichita State RIA
Envision Partners with Wichita State University’s Regional Institute on Aging to Expand Resources and Foster Student Interest in Low Vision. Read Article

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Bridging Education and Advancing Research

Universities in Kansas

RIA is working with state universities including: University of Kansas School of Medicine-Kansas City, Kansas State University, and various departments at Wichita State University.

State of Kansas

RIA has worked with Falling Less in Kansas (Falling LinKS) and Older Adult Pet Adoption Program (OAPA!).

Communities & Organizations

RIA has worked with community organizations including: Envision and Larksfield Place. See Our Partners.

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Partnerships

We also serve as an intellectual and scientific organizer for the university and our partners to facilitate, leverage and expand ongoing research work to enhance the lives of older adults.

See our partners