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Research on Current Topics in Alzheimer's Disease and Its Related Dementias (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

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National Institutes of Health

Deadline: Nov 16, 2027federal

Updated: Oct 30, 2025

Summary

The purpose of this grant is to support applications that propose new tests, animal models, and techniques to advance research on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, particularly those needing preliminary data for broader dissemination. Eligible applicants include various educational institutions, government entities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, as well as specific minority-serving institutions and tribal organizations. Application details are not provided in the description; interested parties should refer to the full opportunity announcement for further instructions.

Full Description

Description

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to invite applications proposing new tests, animal models, techniques, etc. to advance research on Alzheimer's disease (AD) and its related dementias (ADRD) that need additional preliminary data with broader dissemination to establish them for more general use in this research field. The priority topics will be announced through a series of Notices published subsequent to this NOFO.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Education

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

Government

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

Business

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

Nonprofit

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

Miscellaneous

  • Other

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.

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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