2026 LBDA New Investigator Pilot Study Award
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2026 LBDA New Investigator Pilot Study Award supports early-stage and new-to-LBD researchers with pilot clinical or translational studies to build preliminary data for future Lewy body dementia research grants.
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Funder: Lewy Body Dementia Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Letter of Intent) | June 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 total for one year, including indirect costs
Summary: Supports pilot translational or clinical studies that generate preliminary data for future Lewy body dementia research grants.
Key Information: Applicants must be at assistant professor level or equivalent or below, at a U.S. institution, without an NIH R01 or equivalent in LBD research.
Description
The Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) New Investigator Pilot Study Award supports pilot translational or clinical studies that produce preliminary data for future grant applications. It is intended for early-stage investigators and researchers entering Lewy body dementia (LBD) research from other fields. By helping investigators establish an initial evidence base, LBDA aims to improve prospects for larger research projects funded by NIH and other grant-making organizations.
Projects should address one or more national research recommendations for LBD, with the broader goal of advancing diagnosis, management, and support for people with LBD and their family caregivers. LBD encompasses dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson’s disease dementia. The program also highlights gaps in evidence about LBD’s impact on individuals and caregivers and the need for tailored care and support interventions.
