[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.

Supports research to improve detection, diagnosis, and care pathways for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

--- ## Description This program funds innovative health services research to advance detection, diagnosis, and post-diagnostic care for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Alzheimer’s disease, and related dementias (AD/ADRD). The aim is to generate actionable, equitable, and person-centered evidence to improve dementia care across the continuum, including understanding barriers to access, care quality, and coordination. Projects may address early detection, care pathways, disparities, and the integration of new technologies or models of care. Both quantitative and qualitative studies are encouraged, with a focus on real-world impact and scalability. --- ## Due Dates - Letter of Intent deadline: May 6, 2026 (5:00 p.m. ET) - Full application deadline: July 22, 2026 (5:00 p.m. ET) - Award notifications: By November 30, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $250,000 USD (includes direct and indirect costs) - Project duration: Up to 2 years (minimum 1 year) - Indirect costs: Capped at 10% of direct costs (inclusive for institution and any subcontracts) - Funds are primarily for direct research support; detailed budget guidelines apply. --- ## Eligibility - Open to researchers at any career stage (including postdoctoral fellows) who are full-time employees at an eligible institution at the time of application. - Eligible institutions: Nonprofit academic institutions, medical centers, hospitals, and Veterans Administration hospitals (U.S.); international applicants welcome. - Not eligible: Students (undergraduate/masters/doctoral), temporary/part-time/acting faculty, for-profit organizations, and government-appropriated labs as applicant institutions. - Only one application per applicant per cycle; resubmissions require a new LOI. - Applicants must not be delinquent on reporting for prior Alzheimer’s Association grants. - U.S. sanctions restrictions apply; see RFA for details. --- ## Application Process - **Letter of Intent (LOI):** Required for all applicants. Submit via [ProposalCentral](https://proposalcentral.com/default.asp). LOIs are reviewed in a blinded process and must avoid personally identifiable information. - **Full Application:** By invitation only after LOI approval. Submit through ProposalCentral. Required documents and templates are provided after LOI approval. - **Review:** Multi-stage peer review focused on significance, methodological rigor, impact, and real-world relevance. --- ## Additional Information - Areas of Focus: Early detection/diagnosis, care pathways (including comorbidities and interventions), disparities, technology integration, implementation science, health economics, and more. - Allowed study designs: Observational, cross-sectional, cohort, pragmatic RCTs, longitudinal, implementation, health economics, and evaluation studies. - Data sources: Primary (surveys, interviews) and secondary (registries, EHR, claims). - Reporting: Annual scientific and financial reports required; open access publication and data sharing policies apply. - See the [RFA PDF](https://www.alz.org/getmedia/ad3c2708-c857-4487-8f4d-ea51c7bbc973/AA-HSR-RFA.pdf) and [Conditions of Award](https://www.alz.org/getmedia/b5c6a1b8-8a76-40d5-ae13-faf9b93cc368/conditions-of-award.pdf) for full details. --- ## External Links - [Program page](https://www.alz.org/research/for_researchers/grants/types-of-grants/hsr-adrd) - [Download RFA (PDF)](https://www.alz.org/getmedia/ad3c2708-c857-4487-8f4d-ea51c7bbc973/AA-HSR-RFA.pdf) - [Apply via ProposalCentral](https://proposalcentral.com/default.asp) - [General Alzheimer’s Association grants page](https://www.alz.org/research/for_researchers/grants/types-of-grants) - [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 | | Funder website | [https://www.alz.org/contact-us](https://www.alz.org/contact-us) | | Phone | +1 800-272-3900 |

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

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