Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) Developmental Projects
Forecasted
The ADRC Developmental Projects at UCSF support innovative research into Alzheimer’s disease heterogeneity, emphasizing new science on diverse and underrepresented populations.
Funder: University of California San Francisco
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline; Fall RAP cycle, projected)
Funding Amounts: $75,000/year for 2 years (total $150,000 direct costs); up to 2 awards/year
Summary: Supports early career research in Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, emphasizing innovative projects on dementia heterogeneity and diverse populations.
Key Information: Fall cycle only; not renewable; requires research mentor designation.
Description
The Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) Developmental Projects at UCSF are designed to foster innovative, foundational research in Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders (ADRD). The program supports up to two early career investigators annually, providing substantial resources to launch new lines of investigation across basic, clinical, translational, health policy, social, and population sciences. The central theme is the heterogeneity of dementia, with emphasis on young-onset and atypical presentations, particularly in underrepresented populations. Projects should leverage ADRC resources (clinical, pathology, biomarker, and imaging cores) and aim to generate preliminary data to position investigators for future NIH-level funding.
