Alzheimer’s Disease Research, a BrightFocus Foundation program, provides research funds for U.S. domestic and international researchers pursuing pioneering research leading to greater understanding, prevention, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
We are committed to supporting scientists from diverse backgrounds to foster creativity and innovation in addressing complex scientific challenges and strongly encourage applications from individuals who are from groups underrepresented in Alzheimer’s disease research.
FY27 Dates & Deadlines
Request for Proposals Opens
June 1, 2026
Full Proposals Due
September 1, 2026
All deadlines are 5:00 p.m. EST (Washington, D.C.) on the day of the deadline.
Program Update:
Please note that a Letter of Intent is no longer required for this program. Applicants must submit a full proposal by the stated deadline.
Application guidelines, instructions, and eligibility criteria will be available when applications open.
Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards
Must be within 5 years of degree conferral.
Postdoctoral fellowship awards are intended for young researchers in their final stages of mentored training. These awards fund projects in an established laboratory that will serve as the basis for the applicant’s independent research career.
- Award Amount: $100,000 per year (total value $200,000)
- Duration: 2 years
- Within 5 years of degree conferral
Standard Awards
The standard award program is divided into two tracks, each designed to support high risk, high reward, innovative research in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD).
- Award Amount: $100,000 per year (total value $300,000)
- Duration: Up to 3 years
- Start Date: July 1, 2027
Early Career Investigator Track: Within 15 years of degree conferral
Independent Investigator Track: Applicants from outside the Alzheimer’s field and cross-disciplinary approaches are strongly encouraged. Applicants should not hold an active R01 (or equivalent) for the same of closely related research topic. This program is highly competitive and prioritizes innovation.
Visit funding web page
(https://www.brightfocus.org/about/for-scientists/apply-for-a-research-grant/alzheimers-disease-research-request-for-proposals/)
