Alzheimer's Research Program
Funds transformative research to prevent, diagnose, and improve care for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, with a focus on impactful, patient-centered solutions for military and civilian populations.
Funder: Military Health System Research Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2026: Pre-proposal / pre-application deadline (projected) | September 2026: Full application deadline (by invitation, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1M–$1.8M total costs per award; periods of performance up to 3–4 years, depending on mechanism.
Summary: Supports innovative, high-impact research to improve care, diagnosis, and prevention of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias for military and civilian populations.
Key Information: Pre-proposal required; full application by invitation only; all dates are projected—watch for official announcements.
Description
The Alzheimer's Research Program (AZRP), administered by the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs under the Defense Health Agency, funds solution-oriented, high-impact research addressing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD). The program seeks projects that reduce risk and prevent Alzheimer's, improve diagnosis and prognosis, and enhance quality of life for those affected—including Service Members, Veterans, their families, and the general public. AZRP emphasizes research that fills knowledge gaps, develops interventions or technologies, and incorporates community collaboration, especially leveraging patient and caregiver perspectives. Projects must be non-incremental and clinically relevant, aiming for transformative advances in dementia care, diagnosis, and prevention.
