Pilot Projects
This grant funds early-stage, innovative dementia research and pilot projects to help generate preliminary data for future, larger studies.
Funder: Alzheimer's Research UK
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to £70,000 over up to 2 years; covers salaries, equipment, animals, consumables, and travel.
Summary: Supports innovative, early-stage dementia research and translational pilot projects to generate preliminary data for larger grant applications.
Description
The scheme funds novel research ideas in dementia, including small translational projects that could progress to larger funding from Alzheimer's Research UK or other funders. Projects may include collaboration with the Alzheimer's Research UK Drug Discovery Alliance. Funding supports a range of research costs, including salaries, equipment, animal costs, consumables, and travel. The scheme is designed to help researchers obtain preliminary data or explore innovative concepts that could significantly advance dementia research.
