Senior Research Fellowship
Alzheimer's Research UK Senior Research Fellowship funds rising dementia researchers to lead independent biomedical research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of dementia.
Funder: Alzheimer's Research UK
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to £420,000 over 4 years, with possible 1-year extension (£120,000 extra); covers salary, support staff, and essential research costs.
Summary: Supports exceptional dementia researchers transitioning to independent leadership, fostering future leaders in biomedical dementia research.
Key Information: Only researchers not yet tenured/tenure-track and based at UK institutions may apply; see eligibility for details.
Description
The Senior Research Fellowship from Alzheimer's Research UK provides substantial funding and support for outstanding clinical and non-clinical dementia researchers who are poised to transition to independent research leadership. The fellowship aims to retain top talent in the dementia research field, enabling recipients to establish their own research groups and become internationally recognized leaders. Funding covers salary, research staff, and essential project costs, and encourages institutional support for long-term career progression. The review process includes scientific peer review, lived experience input from people affected by dementia, and an interview stage.
