Early Career Research Awards for the Study of the Economics of AD/ADRD
Supports early-career researchers studying the economics of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias to inform policy and improve care models.
Funder: National Bureau of Economic Research
Due Dates: September 10, 2025 | June 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 in direct costs per award over two years; up to five awards expected each cycle.
Summary: Supports early-career researchers studying the economics of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias to advance policy and care models.
Description
This funding opportunity, administered by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) Coordinating Center with support from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), is designed to advance the field of economic research on Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease–Related Dementias (AD/ADRD). The program specifically targets early-career investigators, providing them with resources, mentorship, and a collaborative network to conduct rigorous research on the economic impact of dementia prevention, treatment, and care.
Awardees will engage in career development activities, be paired with experienced mentors, and participate in a network of research teams. The program aims to generate policy-relevant economic research to inform more effective, accessible, and financially sustainable approaches to AD/ADRD care and policy. Research areas of interest include economic modeling, policy analysis, labor market impacts, and the economic aspects of drug development and caregiving.
