Grant opportunity
Alzheimer's Association Research Grant for All 2026
AARGA supports newly independent investigators generating pilot data, testing methods and developing hypotheses across Alzheimer's disease and related dementia research.
- 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
- Applicant
- U.S. and international early-career investigators with a doctoral degree and a full-time Assistant Professor-equivalent role at an eligible nonprofit institution, within the programme's seven-year limit.
- Discipline
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Region
- Global
- Posted
- Aug 3, 2026
Call summary
Overview
AARGA supports newly independent investigators generating pilot data, testing methods and developing hypotheses across Alzheimer's disease and related dementia research.
Who can apply
U.S. and international early-career investigators with a doctoral degree and a full-time Assistant Professor-equivalent role at an eligible nonprofit institution, within the programme's seven-year limit.
What it supports
- Basic and translational dementia science.
- Clinical, psychosocial and health-equity research.
- Pilot data and early independent investigation.
Funding and duration
- The total award may not exceed USD 200,000.
- Projects last two or three years, with annual budgets capped under the 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
Submit the required letter of intent through ProposalCentral by 14 August 2026; invited full applications are due 14 October 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
AARGA supports newly independent investigators generating pilot data, testing methods and developing hypotheses across Alzheimer's disease and related dementia research. Eligible nonprofit universities, hospitals, medical centres and research laboratories may host the award. Applicants should use the official call page for the definitive eligibility rules, required documents, eligible costs and submission route.
Eligibility
U.S. and international early-career investigators with a doctoral degree and a full-time Assistant Professor-equivalent role at an eligible nonprofit institution, within the programme's seven-year limit.
Funding and benefits
The total award may not exceed USD 200,000.
Projects last two or three years, with annual budgets capped under the RFA.
Themes and supported activities
Basic and translational dementia science.
Clinical, psychosocial and health-equity research.
Pilot data and early independent investigation.
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
Submit the required letter of intent through ProposalCentral by 14 August 2026; invited full applications are due 14 October 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.