Alzheimer’s Association AI-BOND Leaders (ALZ AI-BOND) Pilot Awards in Brain Health Program

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Alzheimer’s Association AI-BOND Leaders (ALZ AI-BOND) Pilot Awards in Brain Health Program

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The ALZ AI-BOND Pilot Awards support AI-BOND alumni and scholars in advancing data analysis capacity in brain health, Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases in Africa. This invitation-only pilot leverages the overlapping missions of the Alzheimer’s Association and the African Initiative for Bioinformatics Online Training in Neurodegenerative Diseases (AI- BOND) program to advance AD/ADRD research led by African scientists. Projects must use a bioinformatics-focused secondary data analysis approach, with preference for proposals that elevate African data sets or Africa-specific questions.

This grant is only open to applicants who are currently enrolled or have successfully completed the AI BOND training program. Grant RFP

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Apply for the ALZ AI-BOND research grant by submitting your LOI through the ProposalCentral website.

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The ALZ AI-BOND Pilot Awards support AI-BOND alumni and scholars in advancing data analysis capacity in brain health, Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases in Africa. This invitation-only pilot leverages the overlapping missions of the Alzheimer’s Association and the African Initiative for Bioinformatics Online Training in Neurodegenerative Diseases (AI-BOND) program to advance AD/ADRD research led by African scientists. Projects must use a bioinformatics-focused secondary data analysis approach, with preference for proposals that elevate African data sets or Africa-specific questions. Eligibility Applicants must be either currently enrolled in or have successfully completed the AI-BOND training program. Applicants must be considered full-time employees or students by their institution. Only one primary PI is allowed per proposal; multiple PIs are not permitted, though collaborators and key personnel may be included. Non-profit public or private research laboratories, medical centers, hospitals, and universities are eligible to apply. For-profit and government-appropriated laboratories are not eligible. Full eligibility criteria are detailed in the RFA. Key dates and deadlines

All deadlines are 5 p.m. ET. Late submissions will not be accepted. Letter of Intent launch: by June 15, 2026 Letter of Intent due: July 31, 2026, 5 p.m. ET Full application due: Oct. 7, 2026, 5 p.m. ET Application review: October-November 2026 Award notifications: by Dec. 30, 2026 Funding overview Each AI-BOND award is limited to a maximum of $16,500 USD total funding. Project duration: minimum one year, maximum two years. Indirect costs are capped at 10% of total direct costs and are inclusive of indirect costs for the implementing institution as well as for any subcontracts. Detailed guidelines on allowed costs are included in the RFA. Application process Letters of intent are required. More information can be found in the RFA and on ProposalCentral. Full applications must be submitted through ProposalCentral. Application review process ## Please see “how to apply” for more information about the Alzheimer’s Association application review process. Details are also available in the RFA. Additional information For more information on eligibility, application requirements, review criteria, and more, please see the RFA. All applicants/institutions are strongly encouraged to review the Conditions of Award before submitting an LOI. More information on the AI-BOND program is…

Topic areas: Life Sciences and Health.

Funding amount

This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Alzheimer’s Association AI-BOND Leaders (ALZ AI-BOND) Pilot Awards in Brain Health Program is administered by Alzheimer's Association (AA), listed via Alzheimer's Association.