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Find similar grantsADRC Program Funding Opportunities is sponsored by National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center (NACC) (through individual Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers). Individual Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers (ADRCs) across NACC's network offer collaborative funding and pilot study opportunities to support innovative ADRD research.
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Funding Resources - National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center (NACC) stacked_line_chart Request Data NACC supports researchers through strategic funding partnerships. We primarily offer funding for new and early career investigators through our New Investigator Award Program (NIAP) in collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association.
We also partner with organizations like Gates Ventures to support domain-focused initiatives, such as our recent Digital Biomarker Pilot Program. NACC's Current Funding Programs NEW INVESTIGATOR AWARD PROGRAM (NIAP) The New Investigator Award Program (NIAP), offered in collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association, supports early-career investigators pursuing innovative research in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (AD/ADRD).
This prestigious program provides both funding and mentorship to help launch independent research careers.
Ten or more awards available annually at $135,000 in direct costs each One- to two-year project duration Comprehensive mentorship throughout the application process Support for innovative research across the full spectrum of AD/ADRD studies NIAP reflects our shared commitment with the Alzheimer's Association and ADRCs to empower the next generation of AD/ADRD researchers.
Whether you're developing your first independent project or expanding collaborative work within the ADRC network, NIAP can help advance your research career. The Digital Biomarker Pilot Program, a partnership between Gates Ventures and NACC, accelerates digital innovation in AD/ADRD research and facilitates impactful collaborations between academia and industry.
This program creates pathways for emerging technologies within the ADRC network while making all collected data freely available to researchers worldwide.
Advance development and validation of digital biomarkers for early detection, diagnosis, prognosis, or monitoring Leverage technology to capture richer, more objective data with less burden on participants and ADRCs Integrate digital data with other standardized modalities at NACC for global research access Two innovative digital biomarker projects were funded in 2025, marking a successful launch.
Building on this momentum, NACC remains committed to continued investment in cutting-edge research that leverages emerging technologies, including drug repurposing algorithms, wearable devices and sensors, and AI-enabled analytical tools.
Explore Digital Biomarker Program NACC and the REC Steering Committee co-sponsor the Rising Star Awards and REC Poster Session at the Spring and Fall ADRC Meetings, providing early-career investigators with opportunities to present their research to the ADRC community. Posters are scored by a panel of judges made up of scientists affiliated with an ADRC or scientific organization (e.g. Alzheimer’s Association).
The two top-scoring presenters are each awarded a Rising Star Award of $1000.
Learn More about ADRC Meetings Additional Funding Resources National Institute of Aging (NIA) Alzheimer's Disease Data Initiative (ADDI) Alzheimer's Association Research Grants As a key partner, the Alzheimer's Association is the world's largest non-profit funder of Alzheimer's and dementia research, with over $360 million in funding committed to over 1,000 projects in 53 countries.
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, they spark revolutionary approaches and life-saving breakthroughs.
Individual Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers across our network of 36 centers offer collaborative funding and pilot study opportunities to support innovative ADRD research. These developmental grants provide critical seed funding for preliminary studies, new methodologies, and collaborative projects.
Examples of ADRC Funding Programs: Stanford ADRC Developmental Project Award - Up to $150,000 over three years for Stanford-affiliated researchers UC San Diego ADRC Development Project Grants - Two grants up to $100,000 for innovative ADRD research Arizona ADRC Developmental Project and Pilot Awards - Up to $60,000/year for Developmental Projects (12-24 months) and $30,000 for State Pilots (1 year) University of Washington ADRC Development Project Award - Up to $75,000 (plus support) for 1 year, renewable Boston University ADRC Pilot Grants - Two grants of $25,000 for 1-year projects Wake Forest ADRC Development Project & Pilot Grant Program - Supports preliminary data and resource development University of Pennsylvania ADRC Developmental Projects - Up to two pilot grants per cycle (pending funding)
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