Funder: Alzheimer's Research UK
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to £500,000 over up to 4 years
Summary: Supports established researchers leading hypothesis-driven dementia research into disease mechanisms, diagnosis and prevention.
Key Information: Lead applicants must be based at a UK university, hospital or research institution, with a contract covering the project.
Description
Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Project Award supports ambitious, hypothesis-driven studies addressing well-defined questions in dementia research. It is intended for established researchers whose work is ready to move beyond initial exploratory research. Projects should have a strong scientific rationale, appropriate preliminary evidence, clear objectives and measurable outcomes, with tangible outputs achievable during the award. Areas of interest include disease mechanisms, diagnosis and prevention.
The award can also support an integrated PhD scholarship, with appropriate doctoral training and equal access to institutional doctoral support. Scientific excellence and potential impact on both the field and people affected by dementia are central to assessment. Applications undergo scientific review through the Research Committee and review by the charity’s Lived Experience Involvement Group.
