We try to collate all dementia research funding opportunities that open to UK researchers. To find funding that is right for you, use the filters to the side of this page. The listings include summary information, and links to the source page. If you are searching for a PhD or Fellowship post, our jobs section may also be of interest.
If you are based elsewhere in the world you will find more grant calls on the Alz Forum.
If you are a dementia research funder, you can add your call directly to our listings via our advertise page (note you will need to register an account to do this).
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Clinical Academic Fellowship
Clinical Academic Fellowships offer NHS Scotland professionals the chance to undertake a PhD. Applications close midday, Thursday 1 October.
01/10/2026 | Chief Scientist Office (Scotland) -
ARUK Doctoral Clinical Fellowships
Alzheimer’s Research UK Doctoral Clinical Fellowships offer up to £400,000 to help UK clinicians gain a PhD and build careers in dementia research.
15/10/2026 | Alzheimer's Research UK -
ARUK Advanced Clinical Fellowship
Alzheimer’s Research UK Advanced Clinical Fellowships support UK clinicians combining dementia research and practice, with up to 50% protected research time.
15/10/2026 | Alzheimer's Research UK -
Clinical Research Training Fellowship
Neurology trainees can apply for up to three years of fully funded PhD support through the ABN Clinical Research Training Fellowship. Closes 20 September.
20/09/2026 | Association of British Neurologists -
Clinical Trials Fellowship
UKDTN Clinical Trial fellowships support dementia trial delivery by building skills, career pathways and a stronger specialist workforce.
31/10/2026 | UK Dementia Trials Network
Dementia Research Funders Forum
The Dementia Research Funders Forum (DRFF) is a meeting of UK charity and public sector funders of dementia research. The purpose of the DRFF is to exchange information and coordinate activity in order to help shape the dementia funding environment at the national level. From time to time the DRFF provides reports to the Department of Health Programme Board on Dementia, which is responsible for delivering the Government’s Challenge on Dementia to 2020.
Membership of the DRFF comprises representatives from: Alzheimer’s Research UK (Chair), Alzheimer’s Society, AHRC, Department of Health, EPSRC, ESRC, MND Association, MRC, NIHR, Parkinson’s UK, STFC, Stroke Association, Wellcome Trust.
For further information or for funders who wish to join the group please contact research@alzheimersresearchuk.org