[National Institutes of Health (NIH)](https://www.nih.gov/)

January 25, 2026 (estimated, forecasted)

Not yet specified; funding details to be announced in the official NOFO.

Supports the development of innovative short courses to train the next generation of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) clinical trialists.

This is a forecasted opportunity; applications are not yet being accepted.

--- ## Description The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the NIH, plans to release a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support the creation of short courses aimed at expanding the skilled clinical trial workforce in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and AD-related dementias (ADRD). These short courses should provide state-of-the-art clinical research training for emerging trialists in AD, frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Lewy body dementia (LBD), vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID), mixed dementia, and related intervention and caregiving research. The initiative seeks creative and innovative educational approaches to strengthen the pipeline of clinical researchers in this critical field. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated Application Due Date: January 25, 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award ceiling and floor: Not specified in the forecast. - Total funding and number of awards: To be announced in the official NOFO. - Funding Instrument: Grant (R25 activity code anticipated). --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) - Small businesses There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. --- ## Application Process - This is a forecasted opportunity; applications are not yet being accepted. - The official NOFO will provide detailed application instructions and funding parameters. - Prospective applicants are encouraged to use this advance notice to develop collaborations and responsive projects. --- ## Additional Information - The program will utilize the R25 activity code, which supports education projects in the mission area of the NIH. - The focus is on training in clinical trials for AD/ADRD and related dementias, including interventions and caregiver health. - Notice is provided early to allow for meaningful project planning and collaboration development. --- ## External Links - [Opportunity Forecast on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359856) - [National Institute on Aging (NIA)](https://www.nia.nih.gov/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Affiliation | |--------------|---------------------------|----------------|----------------------------------| | Laurie Ryan | [ryanl@mail.nih.gov](mailto:ryanl@mail.nih.gov) | 301-496-9350 | National Institute on Aging (NIA) |

AD/ADRD Clinical Trials Short Course

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