Alzheimer’s Association Health Services Research in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (HSR-ADRD) Funding Program
Funds research to improve detection, diagnosis, and care pathways for Alzheimer's and related dementias, aiming to enhance quality and equity in dementia care.
Funder: Alzheimer's Association
Due Dates: May 6, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | July 22, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 total (direct + indirect costs) for up to 2 years; indirect costs capped at 10% of direct costs.
Summary: Funds research to improve detection, diagnosis, and care pathways for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, aiming for actionable evidence to enhance quality and equity in dementia care.
Description
This program supports health services research focused on improving dementia detection, diagnosis, and post-diagnostic care pathways for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD). The goal is to generate actionable evidence that enhances person-centered, coordinated, and equitable brain health and dementia care. Projects may address barriers and solutions to timely access, quality, and care coordination, and are encouraged to use rigorous methodologies. High-priority topics include the value of early detection and diagnosis, and care pathways for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia, including studies on comorbidities, interventions, and health equity.
