[Alzheimer's Research UK](https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research)

March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)

Salary plus up to £20,000/year for research costs; up to 3 years duration

Supports early-career, non-clinical researchers in establishing independent dementia research projects in the UK.

--- ## Description This fellowship supports PhD-qualified, non-clinical researchers in the early stages of their careers to establish independent research projects in the field of dementia. The award provides salary and a contribution towards research, animal, and travel costs for up to three years, with a strong focus on fostering the next generation of leaders in dementia research. The review process is rigorous and includes expert peer review, input from individuals with lived experience of dementia, and an interview stage. Fellows are expected to report progress regularly and adhere to Alzheimer's Research UK’s guidelines and policies throughout the fellowship. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (anticipated full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Covers recipient’s salary for up to three years - Up to £20,000 per year for research, animal, and travel costs - Additional training costs for early career researchers may be requested (up to £1,000/year per person for relevant training) - No indirect costs covered --- ## Eligibility - **Applicant**: PhD-qualified, non-clinical researchers who do not yet hold a tenured position - **Career Stage**: Early career, with evidence of impactful research outputs (e.g., publications, conference presentations) and a trajectory toward independence - **Location**: Both the applicant and lead supervisor must be based at a UK academic or research institution (applications may include collaborators from outside the UK) - **Supervisor**: Must be a senior, established investigator at the host UK institution with a contract covering the duration of the fellowship - **Tenure**: Applicants with tenure are not eligible - **Other**: Ethical approvals (and Home Office licenses, if applicable) must be in place before award activation --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted by the prospective fellow (not the supervisor) via the [Alzheimer's Research UK grant application portal](https://grants.alzheimersresearchuk.org/) - The application includes: - Detailed research proposal - Plain English summary for lay review - Justification of costs - Details of training and career development plans - Review stages: - Triage by subject-matter experts - Rebuttal opportunity (live during interview) - Lived experience review (feedback from people affected by dementia) - Interview with a panel including scientific experts and lived experience representatives - Final funding decisions are based on scientific merit, applicant potential, and alignment with ARUK’s strategic goals --- ## Additional Information - The fellowship is intended to support the transition to research independence; applicants should demonstrate growing expertise and a clear research vision - Flexible working arrangements are supported, subject to host institution approval - Success rate in recent years: approximately 16% (8 funded out of 51 applications) - Regular progress reporting is required - All research must align with ARUK’s remit (biomedical research into the causes, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of dementia; not care/service delivery research) --- ## External Links - [Scheme Details & Application Portal](https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/grants/research-fellowship) - [Eligibility Guidelines (PDF)](https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ARUK-Grant-Scheme-Eligibility-Document-September-2025.pdf) - [Early Career Researcher Framework (PDF)](https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Early-Career-Researcher-Framework-October-2024.pdf) - [Application FAQs](https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for-researchers/grant-schemes/application-faqs/) - [Research Guidelines & Policies](https://alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for-researchers/resources-and-information/research-guidelines-and-policies/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | [research@alzheimersresearchuk.org](mailto:research@alzheimersresearchuk.org) | | Phone | 0300 111 5555 | | Web Contact | [Contact Resources](https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for-researchers/resources-and-information/) | ---

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