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 disease and related dementias, with a focus on equity, early intervention, and actionable evidence.
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) over up to 2 years; indirect costs capped at 10% of direct costs.
Summary: Supports research to improve detection, diagnosis, and care pathways for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Description
This program funds health services research aimed at strengthening dementia detection, diagnosis, and post-diagnostic care pathways across the care continuum. Supported projects may address barriers and solutions to timely access, quality, and care coordination for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD). The program encourages rigorous, innovative studies that generate actionable evidence to improve person-centered, coordinated, and equitable brain health and dementia care. Priority areas include the value of early detection/diagnosis and improving care pathways for individuals with cognitive impairment, with a focus on addressing disparities and including underrepresented populations.
