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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Lewy Body Society Funding Call
The Lewy Body Society launches a £500,000 research call to advance diagnosis, treatment and care in Lewy body dementia. Apply by 10 April 2026.
10/04/2026 | The Lewy Body Society -
Dementia Research Leader Fellowship
Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Research Leader Fellowships support experienced researchers to build independent careers and lead innovative dementia research.
27/03/2026 | Alzheimer's Society -
Clinician and Healthcare Professionals Training Fellowship
Alzheimer’s Society Training Fellowships support clinicians nurses and healthcare professionals to complete a PhD and begin a career in dementia research.
27/03/2026 | Alzheimer's Society -
Clinical Training Partnerships
Alzheimer’s Society Post CCT Career Development Grants support clinical researchers with funding to gather data build CVs & progress towards independence
27/03/2026 | Alzheimer's Society -
Post-CCT Career Development Grant
Alzheimer’s Society Post CCT Career Development Grants support clinical researchers with funding to gather data build CVs & progress towards independence
27/03/2026 | Alzheimer's Society -
Pre-Application Support Fund
The NIHR Pre Application Support Fund offers funding and mentoring to help prepare a strong NIHR career development award application.
19/03/2026 | National Institute for Health and Care Research -
Early Postdoctoral Fellowship
CSO Early Postdoctoral Fellowship supports clinical and non clinical researchers in Scotland with years salary and research costs to build careers PhD
10/03/2026 | Chief Scientist Office (Scotland)
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