Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards in Alzheimer’s Disease Research
BrightFocus Foundation’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards support innovative research by early-career scientists advancing understanding and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Funder: BrightFocus Foundation
Due Dates: July 31, 2026 (eligibility exception requests) | September 1, 2026 (full proposal, 5:00 PM EST)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 per year, total $200,000 over 2 years; no indirect costs allowed
Summary: Supports early-career postdoctoral researchers in innovative Alzheimer’s disease and dementia research to foster independent scientific careers.
Key Information: No letter of intent required; eligibility exceptions must be requested by July 31, 2026.
Description
The BrightFocus Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards in Alzheimer’s Disease Research provide funding for promising postdoctoral scientists within five years of earning their terminal degree, supporting their transition from mentored training to independent research careers. The program seeks to advance understanding, prevention, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias through innovative research projects conducted in established laboratories. The fellowship is open to both U.S. and international researchers and aims to foster creativity and diversity, with particular encouragement for applicants from groups underrepresented in Alzheimer’s research.
