Programme Award
The Programme Award from Alzheimer's Research UK funds large, collaborative research initiatives tackling complex dementia challenges through integrated, multidisciplinary science.
Funder: Alzheimer's Research UK
Due Dates: October 28, 2026: Outline application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to £1.5 million per award for a maximum of 5 years
Summary: Supports large, collaborative research programmes that address complex challenges in dementia through integrated, multidisciplinary science.
Key Information: Two-stage process: Outline application required by deadline; full application by invitation only.
Description
The Programme Award from Alzheimer's Research UK is designed to fund ambitious, integrated research programmes that tackle major challenges in dementia. Aimed at established research leaders, the scheme encourages team-based science that brings together diverse expertise, methodologies, and technologies around a central research theme. The goal is to deliver long-term, transformative impact in dementia research, with a clear pathway to translation and patient benefit. Programme Awards are expected to build critical mass and leadership within the dementia research community by supporting cohesive, multi-stranded research efforts.
