Specialized Center Cooperative Agreements in Aging and/or Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and AD-Related Dementias (ADRD) Research
The NIA will soon invite applications for large, multidisciplinary research center grants focused on aging, Alzheimer's disease, and related dementias, supporting integrated, collaborative projects.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026
Funding Amounts: Award size not specified; supports large-scale, multidisciplinary cooperative agreements (U54) for center-level research.
Summary: Funding for integrated, multi-component research centers focused on aging and/or Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and AD-related dementias (ADRD).
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; application details and final deadlines will be confirmed in the official NOFO.
Description
This forecasted funding opportunity from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at NIH will support U54 Specialized Center Cooperative Agreements for large-scale, complex research projects centered on aging and/or Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and AD-related dementias (ADRD). Projects must feature multiple, highly integrated components unified by a common research question and are expected to involve multidisciplinary teams, either within a single institution or across consortia. The initiative aims to catalyze collaborative research that advances understanding and treatment of aging processes and dementias.
Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with NIA program staff to ensure alignment with programmatic priorities and suitability for this competitive mechanism. This advance notice is intended to provide sufficient time for applicants to develop robust, collaborative proposals.
