The Ed and Ethel Moore Alzheimer’s Disease Research Program funds innovative Florida-based research to advance prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of Alzheimer’s disease.
Funder: Florida Ed and Ethel Moore Alzheimer's Disease Research Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application) | November 2026 (Deadline to submit emailed questions)
Funding Amounts: Consortium: up to $750,000 (max 4 years) | Standard: up to $350,000 (max 4 years) | Pilot/Postdoc: up to $100,000 (max 2 years); indirect costs capped at 15% of direct costs
Summary: Supports innovative research in Florida on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of Alzheimer’s disease, including investigator-initiated, collaborative, and fellowship projects.
Key Information: All activities and spending must occur in Florida; only Florida-based universities or established research institutes are eligible.
The Ed and Ethel Moore Alzheimer’s Disease Research Program is a state-funded initiative that supports research to advance scientific knowledge and improve outcomes related to Alzheimer’s disease in Florida. The program funds a range of project types—investigator-initiated research, institutional collaborations, and fellowships—across five priority areas, including behavioral/social needs, novel therapeutic targets, clinical consortia, epidemiology, and postdoctoral training. The program aims to foster breakthroughs in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and potential cures for Alzheimer’s disease, with a strong emphasis on projects that benefit Floridians and stimulate economic activity in the state.