At a glance
This program funds research education experiences focused on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, with independent research projects and mentoring for recent baccalaureates. Eligible applicants include many U.S. organizations such as higher education institutions, nonprofits, governments, and small businesses, but foreign organizations and foreign components are not allowed. NIA intends to fund up to 5 new awards each year in FY 2027 and FY 2028, with direct costs up to $400,000 per year and a maximum project period of five years. No cost sharing is required, and applications are intended primarily for U.S. citizens and permanent residents with a baccalaureate degree.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
This Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) invites R25 applications to support the development and implementation of research education programs for recent baccalaureates from all backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences. It is essential to expand and broaden the skilled Alzheimers Disease (AD) and Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) research workforce and provide exposure to AD/ADRD research to individuals early in their careers. The proposed research education programs will support intensive research experiences in the AD/ADRD field with the goal of preparing recent baccalaureates to transition into strong, research-focused advanced degree programs or competitive private sector research careers in AD-related disciplines.
Who can apply
- City or township governments
- County governments
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Independent school districts
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
- Others
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Small businesses
- Special district governments
- State governments