Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders
Forecasted
Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders support emerging brain health leaders through research and non-research pilot projects to delay, prevent, or mitigate dementia and develop leadership.
Funder: Alzheimer's Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (LOI) | May 2027 (Phase 1 draft) | July 2027 (Phase 2 final)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 in total costs for 12 or 24 months
Summary: Supports emerging brain health leaders through pilot projects that delay, prevent, or mitigate dementia while advancing leadership development.
Key Information: Invitation only for Atlantic Fellows at GBHI, including alumni, who have not previously completed this award.
Description
The Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), Alzheimer’s Association, and Alzheimer’s Society jointly support small-scale pilot projects, activities, and studies that improve brain health outcomes while developing emerging leaders in brain health, aging, and dementia. Both research and non-research approaches are supported, including social change, policy, population studies, service evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis, and biological, social, or behavioral interventions for vulnerable populations.
Priority goes to evidence-based work with potential to grow into larger projects in awardees’ home regions, particularly lower- and middle-income communities. Innovative or exploratory approaches are welcome when supported by a clear rationale and evaluation plan. Projects must advance at least one impact goal: reducing stigma and promoting dignity, equitable prevention and care, improved diagnosis and treatment, evidence-based brain health policy, or generating and sharing knowledge.
