Alzheimer’s Disease Research Request for Proposals

Must be within 5 years of degree conferral.

Postdoctoral fellowship awards are intended for young researchers in their final stages of mentored training. These awards fund projects in an established laboratory that will serve as the basis for the applicant’s independent research career.

• Award Amount: $200,000
• Duration: 2 years
• Within 5 years of degree conferral

Application guidelines, instructions, and eligibility criteria will be available when applications open.

This research grant program is restricted to new and early investigators who have obtained their MD, PhD, or equivalent degree and/or completed formal medical training/residency within the past 12 years at the time of application. The applicant must serve as the principal investigator on the project, have institutional permission to manage the award, and the key personnel associated with the proposal.

• Award Amount: $300,000
• Duration: 3 years

Early Career Investigator Track: Within 15 years of degree conferral


Independent Investigator Track: Applicants from outside the Alzheimer’s field and cross-disciplinary approaches are strongly encouraged. Applicants should not hold an active R01 (or equivalent) for the same of closely related research topic. This program is highly competitive and prioritizes innovation.

Application guidelines, instructions, and eligibility criteria will be available when applications open.