Alzheimer's Association Research Grant to Promote Diversity (AARG-D) is sponsored by Alzheimer's Association. Aims to increase the number of scientists from underrepresented groups in Alzheimer's and dementia research by funding early-career investigators.

AARG Research Grant | Alzheimer's Association Alzheimer's Association Research Grant (AARG) Alzheimer's Association Research Grant (AARG) This grant is currently closed. The AARG grant program aims to fund early-career investigators who are less than 15 years past their doctoral degree or post-residency (M. D.

or D. O.) with funding that will allow them to develop preliminary or pilot data, to test procedures and to develop hypotheses.

The intent is to support early-career development that will lay the groundwork for future research grant applications to federal or other funding entities. This grant is open to U.S. and international researchers. View program objectives, LOI instructions, timelines, eligibility requirements and more.

View a list of frequently asked questions, including information on applying, eligibility and more. Deadlines and award dates The Alzheimer’s Association Research Grant (AARG) award aims to fund early-career investigators who are less than 15 years past their doctoral degree or post-residency (M. D.

or D. O.) The purpose of this program is to provide newly independent investigators with funding that will allow them to develop preliminary or pilot data, to test procedures and to develop hypotheses.

The intent is to support early-career development that will lay the groundwork for future research grant applications to federal or other funding entities. The mechanism of this award is the individual research grant. The Alzheimer's Association recognizes the need to increase the number of scientists from underrepresented groups in the research enterprise for Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

Young scientists from these groups are encouraged to apply. Each AARG award total is limited to $200,000 (direct and indirect costs) for up to three years (Awards should be a minimum 2 years. For a 2-year award the total is limited to $140,000 with direct and indirect costs).

Requests may not exceed $70,000 in any given year (direct and indirect costs). Indirect costs are capped at 10 percent of total direct costs and are inclusive of indirect costs for the implementing institution as well as to any subcontracts. Applicants must be an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor at their respective academic institution and less than 15 years past their doctoral degree or post-residency (M.

D. or D. O.)

The 15-year period applies to the date of submission of the grant application. Adjustments for career interruptions can be made for events such as: family leave, military service, and major illness or injury. It is the responsibility of the applicant to point out and document such interruptions within their application.

The Alzheimer's Association will make exceptions to the terminal degree requirement when the individual applicant has a full-time faculty position of Assistant Professor (or equivalent) or Associate Professor and is expert in the area of public health, social work, neuropsychology, legal, bioethics or a related area of psychosocial research If an applicant is eligible for both AARG and AARG-NTF programs the choice is ultimately up to the applicant, but we suggest ECRs submit to AARG even if they are new to the field, since the applicant will be competing against others at a similar career stage.

The applicant can’t apply to both programs. Only one primary PI per application. Multiple PI projects are not allowed.

Note: Alzheimer’s Association grants are generally open to scientists and researchers across the globe; however, as a U.S.-based charity, the Alzheimer’s Association is subject to, and complies with, U.S. law. As a result, the Alzheimer’s Association cannot award, and will not award, grants in violation of applicable U.S. statutes and regulations.

This means, among other things, that the Alzheimer’s Association cannot, and will not, fund any individual or entity (i) that is subject to U.S. comprehensive or targeted sanctions or if awarding funding would result in a violation of such sanctions, (ii) that is on the U.S. List of Specially Designated Nationals or entities owned or controlled by such persons, or (iii) when doing so is otherwise prohibited by U.S. laws related to combating terrorism.

Individuals currently enrolled as a student in a undergraduate, Master or Doctoral Program are not eligible, regardless of prior degree status. Please refer to Section III: B. Eligibility & Ineligibility in the full Program Announcement for additional ineligibility criteria.

Deadlines and award dates Letter of Intent deadline: February 27, 2025, 5 p. m.

ET ​Each AARG LOI is evaluated with attention to: Demonstrable innovation/novelty of the proposed project (especially in the context of the PIs recently funded work) Alignment with the research priorities of the Alzheimer’s Association Impact of project on Alzheimer’s and all other dementia research Evidence of methodological rigor that address the research question(s) being proposed Letter of Intent notifications: Week of March 31, 2025 Note: due to the high volume of submissions, specific feedback and reviewer comments are not provided at the LOI stage.

Application deadline: May 1, 2025, 5 p. m.

ET If invited to submit a full application, each AARG application is evaluated on: Significance of the question being studied Applicant information – including the training of the PI insofar as it enables them to perform the work proposed, qualifications of the collaborators, and the expertise they bring to the project Quality of the work plan – including novelty and innovation of the proposed project; additionally, projects that involve humans subjects will be evaluated on planned recruitment efforts Quality and adequacy of available resources and budget Impact-Risk of the proposal and how it will add to the field’s overall knowledge and advancement Impact on the advancement of diverse science Resubmissions will have the opportunity to provide a response to prior reviews Award notifications: Prior to August 30, 2025.

A “budget summary” for the proposed research project is required and must be submitted with the application and within the allowable two-page limit. However, if the application is to be awarded, a more detailed budget will be required and must be approved before the disbursement of funds. Allowable costs under this award It is required that most of the funds awarded under this program be used for direct research support.

No more than 10% of the total direct costs may be included as indirect costs; this is inclusive of indirect costs for the implementing institution as well as any to subcontracts .

Purchase and care of laboratory animals Small pieces of laboratory equipment and laboratory supplies Purchases over $10,000 require prior approval, even if included in the project proposal budget Computer software if used strictly for data collection (requires prior approval) Salary for the principal investigator, scientific (including postdoctoral fellows) and technical staff (including laboratory technicians and administrative support directly related to the funded grant); there is no salary cap Membership to scientific association Professional development / communication training Support for travel to scientific and professional meetings and additional support for travel expenses necessary to carry out research planned – this may include site visits.

A total of $12,500 over a three year period may be requested for travel purposes and is not to exceed $7,000 in any given year. If you request the full $12,500 towards just two years of travel and are requesting a three year award you will not be able to request travel funds for one of those years.

Training costs to visit and perform research related to the awarded project on another laboratory/facility (this is not to be included in the travel costs) Participant travel expenses for projects involving human participants is not included in the travel and is allowable expenses that can be captured under other expenses (itemized) in the budget.

A s part of Alzheimer’s Association ongoing efforts to develop programs that support family-friendly research environments, Alzheimer’s Association awardees can request up to $2,500 per budget period for childcare costs provided by a licensed childcare provider.

Direct costs not allowed under this award Direct costs not allowed include: Computer hardware or standard software (e.g., Microsoft Office, mouse monitor, computer parts, AppleCare) Laboratory equipment such as freezers, ultracentrifuges, RT-PCR, Microscopy/imaging equipment Service contract fees of equipment Construction or renovation costs Rent for laboratory/office space Expenses such as Data Network Recharges and Computing and communication device support services.

However, data sharing and/or data storage for imaging, sequencing and other study data is allowed.

General liability insurances, such as GAEL Wire and currency exchange fees Institutional overheads associated with staff time Salary and/or compensation for Alzheimer’s Association Staff or current members of the Alzheimer’s Association Medical and Scientific Advisory Group (MSAG) and the International Research Grant Program (IRGP) Council. A complete list of MSAG and IRGP Council members can be found on our website .

We reserve the right to decline any charge that is an institutional feed and/or service charge. Please see Section III, J: Reporting Requirements for additional details. This award requires: Annual scientific progress reports.

Annual financial reports. Annual reports on recruitment & retention efforts (if applicable). Note: The continuation of the grant over the awarded duration is contingent upon the timely receipt of all required reports.

For any inquires or additional information, please contact a member of the Alzheimer’s Association Research Grants Team at grantsapp@alz. org . Keep Up With Alzheimer's News and Events Yes, I would like to receive email from the Alzheimer's Association.

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