Alzheimer’s Disease Research

About this funding opportunity

Alzheimer’s Disease Research

Alzheimer’s Disease Research, a BrightFocus Foundation program, drives innovative research worldwide to defeat Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. By providing initial funding for highly innovative, experimental research and creative ideas, we spark revolutionary approaches and life-saving breakthroughs for this devastating disease impacting more than 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older.

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Alzheimer’s Disease Research currently supports a global portfolio of 111 innovative scientific grants working toward a cure. Our grants are vetted through a rigorous evaluation process by the world’s top scientists and clinicians who serve on our Scientific Review Committee.

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111

Active research grants we’re supporting worldwide 366

Scientists currently supported through our grants More than $200 million

Invested in Alzheimer’s research grants since inception

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 Disease Research is administered by BrightFocus Foundation (BrightFocus), listed via BrightFocus Foundation.