[Alzheimer's Association](https://www.alz.org)

May 6, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | July 22, 2026 (Full application)

Up to $250,000 total (direct + indirect) for up to 2 years; indirect costs capped at 10% of direct costs.

Supports research to improve dementia detection, diagnosis, and post-diagnostic care pathways, promoting person-centered and equitable dementia care.

--- ## Description This program funds health services research to advance detection, diagnosis, and post-diagnostic care for mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Alzheimer's disease, and related dementias (AD/ADRD). The goal is to generate actionable evidence to improve person-centered, coordinated, and equitable brain health and dementia care across diverse populations and care settings. Projects may address barriers to timely access, care quality, care coordination, and health equity, using rigorous quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods approaches. Areas of focus include: - The value of early detection and diagnosis at multiple levels (individual, providers, health systems, policy). - Care pathways for individuals with MCI or dementia, considering comorbidities and various care and treatment settings. - Methodological innovations to improve detection, diagnosis, care coordination, and person-centered care. - Addressing disparities and incorporating the perspectives of affected individuals and communities. --- ## Due Dates - Letter of Intent deadline: May 6, 2026 (by 5:00 p.m. ET) - Full application deadline: July 22, 2026 (by 5:00 p.m. ET) - Award notifications: by November 30, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $250,000 USD (includes both direct and indirect costs) - Project duration: Up to 2 years (minimum 1 year) - Indirect costs: Capped at 10% of total direct costs (inclusive of subcontracts) - Most funds must be used for direct research support; strict guidelines apply for allowable and non-allowable costs. --- ## Eligibility **Eligible Applicants:** - Full-time employees at academic institutions or Veterans Administration hospitals (U.S. or international). - All career stages, including postdoctoral fellows, are eligible if in a full-time position at the time of application. - International applicants are welcome. **Ineligible:** - Students currently enrolled in undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral programs. - Temporary, part-time, or acting faculty. - For-profit organizations and state/federal government labs (as applicant institutions). - Individuals with delinquent reporting on previous Alzheimer’s Association awards. - Only one application per applicant per cycle. **Institutional requirements:** - Nonprofit status documentation required (W-9 for US, W-8/W-8BEN for non-US entities). - Additional requirements for non-academic nonprofits regarding segregation of financial duties. --- ## Application Process 1. **Letter of Intent (LOI):** - Required for all applicants; only those with approved LOIs may submit a full application. - LOIs undergo blinded review (no identifying info in the LOI body). - Must be submitted via [ProposalCentral](https://proposalcentral.com/default.asp). - Components include project summary, aims, methodology, and relevance (each section ≤1000 characters). 2. **Full Application:** - Invitation-only after LOI approval. - Detailed instructions and templates provided via ProposalCentral. - Budget justification required (see RFA for detailed allowable costs). - Applications are peer-reviewed for significance, methodology, feasibility, impact, and real-world relevance. 3. **Reporting:** - Interim and final scientific and financial reports required. - Compliance with open access and data sharing policies is mandatory. --- ## Additional Information - Indirect costs are strictly capped at 10% of direct costs. - Overlapping funding for the same project from the Alzheimer’s Association is not permitted. - U.S. sanctions and anti-terrorism laws apply; entities/persons subject to U.S. sanctions are not eligible. - All applicants/institutions are encouraged to review the [Conditions of Award](https://www.alz.org/getmedia/b5c6a1b8-8a76-40d5-ae13-faf9b93cc368/conditions-of-award.pdf) prior to submission. - Data sharing and open access publication are required for funded research. --- ## External Links - [Program Page (HSR-ADRD)](https://www.alz.org/research/for_researchers/grants/types-of-grants/hsr-adrd) - [Full RFA (PDF)](https://www.alz.org/getmedia/ad3c2708-c857-4487-8f4d-ea51c7bbc973/AA-HSR-RFA.pdf) - [Funding Program Guidelines (PDF)](https://www.alz.org/getmedia/44f616ed-a0a6-4432-bba7-e85c1dd22069/ALZ-General-Program-Guidelines.pdf) - [ProposalCentral (Application Portal)](https://proposalcentral.com/default.asp) - [Conditions of Award (PDF)](https://www.alz.org/getmedia/b5c6a1b8-8a76-40d5-ae13-faf9b93cc368/conditions-of-award.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |---------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | grantsapp@alz.org | | Phone (main) | +1 800-272-3900 | | Funder website | [https://www.alz.org](https://www.alz.org) | | Contact form | [https://www.alz.org/contact-us](https://www.alz.org/contact-us) |

Alzheimer’s Association Health Services Research in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (HSR-ADRD) Funding Program

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