BRACE Alzheimer's Research Grants

BRACE Alzheimer's Research Grants is sponsored by BRACE Alzheimer's Research. BRACE is a research charity dedicated solely to funding research into different forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and vascular dementia.

Apply for a research grant - BRACE Alzheimer's Research Apply for a Research Grant Click here for Application Forms (Please ensure that you are using the latest version) 2026 Grants round is now open until Monday 31st August BRACE is a research charity dedicated solely to funding research into different forms of dementia.

We encourage collaboration between disciplines and experiences to deepen our understanding, and seek to raise public awareness of dementia. We support medical and scientific research in three main areas: Understanding the brain to identify underlying causes of different dementias. Developing accurate and effective means of diagnosing dementias, as early as possible.

Finding new methods of prevention and treatment for different dementias, and ultimately a cure. Applications will only be considered from researchers based in academic/research institutions where there is clear evidence of existing studies on dementia. These institutions must be within the South West of England or South Wales.

Our supported institutions: Cardiff Metropolitan University University of the West of England (UWE) Eligibility and Requirements BRACE will consider applications for PhD Studentships, pilot projects and equipment grants. PhD studentship grants will cover the cost of tuition fees, a stipend in line with MRC recommendations and if necessary the cost of consumables and overheads.

All these costs must be clearly set out in the grant application. As a guide, our expectation is that consumables and overheads may typically cost around £12,000. Pilot projects usually last 12-18 months and is circa £70,000, but applicants with pilot proposals that exceed these guidelines are welcome to contact us for advice.

Equipment grants typically do not exceed more than £20,000 unless agreed. If a n application is likely to significantly exceed any of the guideline amounts, please consult the BRACE Office first. BRACE is committed to funding high-quality research projects that contribute to the understanding, diagnosing, and treatment of dementias.

The charity funds research into all forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and vascular dementia. We welcome applications from areas related to dementia including: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) Dementia-related to other neurological disorders, such as dementia in Parkinson’s and dementia related to Huntington’s disease, are eligible.

However, we do not accept applications where the primary research focus is not on dementia aspects of the disease. All researchers must intend to publish the results of their studies. BRACE funds research into hypothesis -driven quanti tative research into treatment, this includes drug treatment, self-management strategies, carer support and music therapy all of which can play a significant role in dementia management.

Applications will only be considered from researchers based in academic/research institutions where there is clear evidence of existing studies on dementia. These institutions must be within the South West of England or South Wales.

Our supported institutions: Cardiff Metropolitan University University of the West of England (UWE) A letter from the institution confirming the availability of facilitates for the proposed research project and verification of financial elements are required for consideration. BRACE is a member of the Association of Medical Research Charities.

BRACE supports the endeavours of the AMRC to achieve and maintain ethical and transparent practices in medical research, including its statement on animal testing, including a commitment to the 3Rs of reduction, replacement and refinement as basic principles of humane animal research Any project requiring ethical approval will only be awarded once such authorisation has been granted .

General Guidelines for Applicants Please read the general guidelines carefully when submitting our application. Only applications completed inline with the guidelines and meet the eligibility criteria will be considered.

BRACE Terms and Conditions for Grants For further information on how grants are approved To apply for a grant, please download and submit the appropriate form below: BRACE PhD Studentship Application Form BRACE Equipment or Pilot Application Form BRACE Reviewer Submission BRACE Reviewer Guidelines BRACE Reviewers Conflict of Interest Policy Timeline for grants awards Grants round opens - March 2026 Grands round closes – Monday 31 st August 2026 SAC Triage – September 2026 Request for reviews – Monday 28th September 2026 Reviewers’ deadline – Monday 2 nd November 2026 SAC meeting - November 2026 Board meeting and final funding decisions – December 2026 If you need any further information, please contact [email protected] Page last updated March 2026 Email Facebook Tweet LinkedIn