Grant opportunity
Alzheimer's Association Research Fellowship for All 2026
AARFA develops the next generation of Alzheimer's and dementia researchers by funding mentored postdoctoral projects and structured progress toward research independence.
- Funder
- Alzheimer's Association
- Letters of intent close 14 August 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET
- Letters of intent close 14 August 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET: Aug 14, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 200,000 over two or three years, including fellowship research support
- Applicant
- U.S. and international postdoctoral researchers in full-time eligible positions, generally within ten years of their terminal degree and working under an established mentor.
- Discipline
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Region
- Global
- Posted
- Aug 3, 2026
Call summary
Overview
AARFA develops the next generation of Alzheimer's and dementia researchers by funding mentored postdoctoral projects and structured progress toward research independence.
Who can apply
U.S. and international postdoctoral researchers in full-time eligible positions, generally within ten years of their terminal degree and working under an established mentor.
What it supports
- Mentored postdoctoral dementia research.
- Basic, translational, clinical and social-behavioural science.
- Career development toward research independence.
Funding and duration
- The programme provides up to USD 200,000 for a two- or three-year fellowship.
- Budgets and mentoring stipends must follow the official RFA.
Letters of intent close 14 August 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET
Letters of intent close 14 August 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET: Aug 14, 2026
How to apply
Read the AARFA request for applications and submit the letter of intent through ProposalCentral by 14 August 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
AARFA develops the next generation of Alzheimer's and dementia researchers by funding mentored postdoctoral projects and structured progress toward research independence. Applicants must identify an eligible mentor and document a training plan and required fellowship benchmarks. Applicants should use the official call page for the definitive eligibility rules, required documents, eligible costs and submission route.
Eligibility
U.S. and international postdoctoral researchers in full-time eligible positions, generally within ten years of their terminal degree and working under an established mentor.
Funding and benefits
The programme provides up to USD 200,000 for a two- or three-year fellowship.
Budgets and mentoring stipends must follow the official RFA.
Themes and supported activities
Mentored postdoctoral dementia research.
Basic, translational, clinical and social-behavioural science.
Career development toward research independence.
Deadline and timeline
Letters of intent close 14 August 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET: Letters of intent close 14 August 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET: Aug 14, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Read the AARFA request for applications and submit the letter of intent through ProposalCentral by 14 August 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.