The Hidden REF 26 is open & dementia research belongs in it
Dementia ResearcherThe Hidden REF 2026 is open. It celebrates the data, tools and people dementia research relies on but the REF overlooks. Entries close 13 Sept.
Your AAIC highlights deserve an audience this July
Virtual AAIC attendee? Share your conference highlights in our daily podcast, 12–15 July. No experience needed. Register now.
Calling all past Dementia Researcher contributors
Former Dementia Researcher contributors, please complete our survey. We may have missed you by email, but we still want to hear from you.
Speak at the Salon: Showcase Slots Open (Sept–Nov)
Want to present your dementia research to a global ECR audience? Salon Showcase slots for Sept to Nov are open. Apply via the form.
Share Your Expertise on Culturally Adapted Dementia Care
The Strategy Unit seeks dementia professionals to share views on culturally adapted care for global majority communities in England.
Help shape future trials for multiple long-term conditions
Round 2 of a Delphi study from Professor Laura Gray at Leicester is open. Help rank the methodological priorities for future MLTC trials. Closes 28 June.
Take Part in the Ignite+ Research Study
UCL researchers seek healthy adults aged 20 to 80 with an Apple iPad to help test Ignite+, a 30 minute brain function research app from home.
Bespoke Mouse Models for Your Research
MRC GEMM offers free generation of novel genetically altered mouse models for UK academic researchers, supporting biomedical research and wider access.
Ask Your Mentor Podcast Series Returns This Summer
Our Ask Your Mentor podcast returns this summer. Mentor and mentee pairs share career journeys with full support. No experience needed. Join us!
Applications Open for Alzheimer Europe Anti Stigma Award
Alzheimer Europe launches 2026 Anti Stigma Award for music tackling dementia stigma, with prizes up to €5000 and a June 26 application deadline.
Nominate Now: AAIC 2026 Awards
Alzheimer's AssociationThe Alzheimer’s Association invites nominations celebrating major contributions to dementia research across ISTAART and AAIC awards.
Elevate Your Career Trajectory With ISTAART Ascent
Apply now for the ISTAART Ascent Career Development Program to grow skills, expand networks, and secure support to attend AAIC twenty six in London.
Innovating Dementia Care with Alzheimer Society: Launchpad Programme
Alzheimer's SocietyAlzheimer Society Launchpad supports people to develop ideas improving life for those affected by dementia offering free mentoring and community support.
Advertise Here – Courses, Events, Jobs + Funding
Get the exposure you need. It is easy to submit events, jobs and funding opportunities directly to our website listings, and the best thing… it’s free.
Race Against Dementia Ignition Fund 2025 – Info + Q&A
Watch the recording of our Ignition Fund livestream with Race Against Dementia, Dr David Koss and Dr Aitana Sogorb Esteve. Tips, insights and Q and A.
Broadening Horizons Mentoring Programme – Open Now
Broadening Horizons a cross-sector mentoring programme to support, develop and empower early-career researchers who are interested in translational research.
Apply for the International 3Rs Prize
Showcase your research globally! Apply now for the International 3Rs Prize—celebrating work that replaces, reduces or refines animal use. £30k total prize!
NIHR Professional committee positions
Passionate about research? NIHR seeks experts and advocates for its decision-making committees—help shape vital healthcare research funding decisions!
Parkinson’s MOOC from Wicking Dementia Centre
The Parkinson’s MOOC has been developed in conjunction with the Wicking Dementia Centre and Menzies Institute for Medical Research – Opens 5th February 2025
Race Against Dementia Fellowships 2025 – Info + Q&A
Watch our livestream recording to learn more about Race Against Dementia Fellowships, & get all the information you need to apply via ARUK – Deadline 5th March
NIA Student Research Training
Arlene Jackson from the NIA shares news on the NIA Summer Research Programme (STAR) – Apply by Feb. 19 for NIA (US) student research training
Alzheimer Europe Conference & Abstracts
Submit your abstracts to present at the next Alzheimer Europe Conference by the 30th April 2025 – Present your research in Bologna, 6 – 8 October.
Wellcome Photography Competition
Wellcome invites photographers and biomedical image makers from all disciplines and levels to enter the Wellcome Photography Prize. £10,000 first prize.
Genome Editing Mice for Medicine (GEMM) – Call Open
New Genome Editing Mice for Medicine call inviting the UK academic research community to nominate ideas and designs for genetically altered mouse lines
4Ps Researcher Development Programme
4Ps Researcher Development Programme providing research skills healthcare professionals from “research interested” to “Aspiring Clinical Academics”.
EquaDem Network Plus call for Public Volunteers
If you’ve been diagnosed with dementia and want to make a difference, you’re invited to share your experiences and join EquaDem Network Plus
Introducing the Dementia Ethics Exchange Community
Dementia Researcher Communities is excited to announce the launch of a new space ‘Dementia Ethics Exchange’ for all things ethics-related in dementia research.
Introducing the Dementia Researcher Community and App
Introducing the Dementia Researcher Community and App: Your Ultimate Tool for Connection, Collaboration, and Career Growth
Help Shape NIA Strategic Priorities
Researchers are invited to input into the US National Institutes of Health new strategic priorities for 2026-2030 via and RFI – respond by the 13th September.
EPND Research Call: Access Biosamples & Data Now!
The European Platform for Neurodegenerative Diseases project is inviting the research community to test the functionalities of its sample & datasharing platform
Host a Hub for AAIC Neuroscience Next 2025 – Apply Now!
Join Alzheimer’s Association & their AAIC Neuroscience Next 2025 as a hub host! Showcase your local research, develop ECR careers, and receive funding up to $20k
Speak at the International Youth Neuroscience Association
Are you passionate about neuroscience, education, and making a positive impact on young minds? The IYNA needs your help to inpire the next generation
Healthcare Practitioners Master’s Qualification
NIHRThe NIHR Clinician Researcher Credentials Framework provides Master’s level qualifications. For experienced healthcare practitioners to take on leadership roles in clinical research delivery.
Virtual Journal Club Platform for Dementia Researchers
Join our Virtual Journal Club! Host sessions, network with dementia researchers, enhance your skills, and advance your career. Get involved now!
Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists
Recently completed your PhD? How about US$30k having your essay published in Science magazine & being celebrated with a week of festivities in Stockholm?
Presenters Needed for the Dementia Researcher Salon
We’re looking for 100 researchers to share their careers advise, research tips and knowledge in the new Dementia Researcher Communities Salon.
Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology
The Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology is an international prize to honor young scientists for outstanding neurobiological research – Apply by 15 June
Join the INTERDEM Academy
Find our more about INTERDEM and how you can become a member and join the INTERDEM Academy to support ECRs and psychosocial research in to dementia
Be part of Alzheimer’s Society’s grant review process
Be part of Alzheimer’s Society’s grant review process – Researchers from all areas of discovery needed to join the grant review board.
Free online Stanford University courses for Researchers
10 Free online Stanford University Courses that we think will be of interest to Dementia Researchers from Statistics to Coding to Communications to EDI
Healthcare Professionals Mentoring in Research
Link and Learn is a new mentor matchmaking service from the UK NIHR, connecting healthcare practitioners with researchers in the field.
New ISTAART PIA – Sensory Health & Cognition
A new ISTAART PIA has been created to bring together researchers working on the fields of Sensory Health and Cognition – Find out more.
Volunteer for the Australia Pint of Science Festival
Pint of Science Australia is looking for local and national volunteers to support their 2024 events taking place 13-15 May 2024 – great way to meet new people!
Join your local Research Ethics Committee (REC)
The UK Health Research Authority is looking for people to #StepForward and become a member of our Research Ethics Committees (RECs).
Join The Brilliant Club
PhD Students apply by the Sunday 19th September – English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Biology. You may inspire the next generation of Dementia Researchers.
