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Alzheimer's Drug-Development Program (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)

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National Institutes of Health

Deadline: Nov 5, 2027federal

Updated: Oct 30, 2025

Summary

The purpose of this grant is to provide funding for the pre-clinical and early stage clinical development of novel drug candidates aimed at preventing Alzheimer's disease, slowing its progression, or treating its symptoms. Eligible applicants include public and private higher education institutions, government entities, nonprofits, and small businesses, among others. To apply, interested parties should refer to the full opportunity announcement for detailed application instructions.

Full Description

The goal of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to provide funding support for the pre-clinical and early stage clinical (Phase I) development of novel small-molecule and biologic drug candidates that prevent Alzheimer's disease (AD), slow its progression, or treat its cognitive and behavioral symptoms. Participants in this program will receive funding for therapy development activities such as medicinal chemistry; pharmacokinetics (PK); Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, Toxicology (ADMET); efficacy in animal models; development of biomarkers for target engagement; formulation...

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Education

  • Public and state institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Independent school districts

Government

  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • County governments
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
  • Special district governments
  • State governments
  • City or township governments

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Business

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Additional information

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

Grantor contact information

Description

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

Email

See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.

grantsinfo@nih.gov

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