Funding Opportunities

Funding supports research on biomarkers for frontotemporal lobar degeneration to improve diagnosis, care, and treatment. Letter of Intent due 6 March 2026.

The Ian Potter Foundation invites applications to fund research equipment and infrastructure for innovative biomedical research at Australian institutes.

NFMRI (Australia) invites EOIs for translational biomedical research addressing unmet needs, including Alzheimer’s, supporting innovation through its 2026 grant round.

NFMRI (Australia) invites EOIs for innovative biomedical research with clear translation potential, supporting projects that address unmet community needs across all diseases

NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research invites outline applications for multidisciplinary applied health research programmes and interrelated projects.

NIHR Three Research Schools offer 2026/27 Masters Scholarships covering fees, training and support to build health research careers in underserved groups.

Explore NIHR INSIGHT funded research Masters places & engagement opportunities across England, supporting students & professionals to begin careers in research

Alzheimer’s Society Postdoctoral Fellowships support ECRs and final year PhD students to develop new ideas and build independence in dementia research.

Alzheimer’s Society Project Grants fund flexible dementia research including pilot seed and springboard studies for researchers based in the UK.

Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Research Leader Fellowships support experienced researchers to build independent careers and lead innovative dementia research.

Alzheimer’s Society Training Fellowships support clinicians nurses and healthcare professionals to complete a PhD and begin a career in dementia research.

Alzheimer’s Society Post CCT Career Development Grants support clinical researchers with funding to gather data build CVs & progress towards independence

Alzheimer’s Society Post CCT Career Development Grants support clinical researchers with funding to gather data build CVs & progress towards independence

Alzheimer’s Society Career Development Grants fund one year for postdoctoral researchers clinicians and AHPs to gather data build CVs & prepare for independence

PCORI 2026 funding call to support patient centred research on sensory health across the lifespan, improving screening, care, support and outcomes.

NIHR Three Schools Dementia Postdoctoral Fellowships offer up to £160k over 2 yrs for early career researchers building independent careers in dementia research

Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowships support ECRs without permanent posts to complete publishable research at UK universities with salary & research funding

The NIHR Pre Application Support Fund offers funding and mentoring to help prepare a strong NIHR career development award application.

The NIHR Pre Application Support Fund offers funding and mentoring to help prepare a strong NIHR career development award application.

ZeDTech Network funding supports zero burden sustainable tech to help people with dementia live independently. Feasibility projects £50-100k. Deadline 23 March

Neuroscience Scholars Program offers a 2yr online programme for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers with mentoring events & career support (US Only)

The Academy of Medical Sciences Starter Grants offer up to £40k to support Clinical Lecturers build research portfolios & prepare for future fellowship funding

SPIN D Network Plus invites early career researchers to apply for flexible funding supporting dementia prevention and care with lived experience involvement.

Funding for mid career researchers ready to lead major innovative programmes and grow as international leaders in work that advances life health and wellbeing.

IBRO Parenthood Grants support early career PIs during pregnancy birth or adoption, helping maintain research continuity with funding for project and care costs

IBRO Exchange Fellowships support PhD students and early postdocs with funding for international lab visits to build skills and expand neuroscience training.

FENS IBRO PERC Exchange Fellowships support Masters PhD students and early postdocs in Europe with up to EUR 4000 for short lab visits to gain new methods.

Alzheimer’s Association Research Grant for All offers up to $200k over 2–3 years for early career researchers to build pilot data in dementia research.

Alzheimer’s Association Research Fellowship for All funds postdoctoral dementia researchers with up to $200k over 2–3 years to build independence.

Alzheimer’s Association Clinician Scientist Fellowship for All supports early career clinicians in dementia research with up to 250k funding.

My Name is Doddie Foundation Catalyst Awards 2026 fund bold early stage MND ideas up to £100k helping researchers generate data and unlock new treatments.

NIHR HTA researcher led funding invites primary research proposals across health areas not well covered with two stage application process. Open now via NIHR UK

NIHR Future Focused Leadership Programme supports national NIHR leaders to reflect strengthen leadership skills and learn alongside a peer cohort of peers

NIHR Predoctoral Award funds masters level training and protected time for health and care professionals to prepare a strong PhD application in the UK setting!

Vivensa Foundation funding supports PhD by Publication routes for UK ageing researchers with existing peer reviewed work covering fees and submission costs UK.

Vivensa Foundation and British Geriatrics Society fund a Doctoral Training Fellowship for frontline professionals pursuing ageing and frailty research UK study

CSO Early Postdoctoral Fellowship supports clinical and non clinical researchers in Scotland with years salary and research costs to build careers PhD

NIHR PHR Rapid Funding Scheme supports small time sensitive public health studies to enable rapid baseline data and feasibility work ahead of full evaluations.

The NIHR Public Health Research (PHR) Programme is inviting outline applications to their researcher-led workstream.

Apply for up to £100k through the My Name’s Doddie 2026 Catalyst Awards to support bold early stage MND research with potential to advance translation.

EU publishes Horizon Europe 2026 2027 work programmes with 14 billion euros in funding. Health MSCA ERC EIC and more relevant for dementia researchers.

Funding for mid career researchers ready to lead major innovative programmes and grow as international leaders in work that advances life health and wellbeing.

Funding scheme for early career researchers ready to build their research identity through innovative projects and develop skills for future independent work.

NIA K07 Academic Leadership Award supports senior investigators to grow aging and dementia research and education capacity within United States institutions.

The Chief Scientist Office Early Postdoctoral Fellowship in Scotland offers three years support for early career health researchers to advance their work.

ARUK Senior Research Fellowships support clinical and non clinical researchers to build independent dementia research groups with salary support and four years

ARUK Research Fellowships support early career non clinical researchers to start independent dementia projects with salary research costs and three year funding

Supervisors can apply to Alzheimer Research UK for full PhD scholarships with stipend fees and research support for four years and flexibility on start dates

New BIRAX Healthy Ageing call invites joint research proposals to advance understanding of ageing and support innovative international collaboration.

NIHR Public Health Research Programme seeks studies on how community initiatives affect loneliness and health at population level across the UK.

This Wellcome award supports teams that unite genomics humanities social science and bioethics to build new agendas and explore innovative research approaches.

NIHR RfPB invites outline applications for research that improves day to day health and care practice with strong patient and public involvement.

UKRI-BBSRC-MRC User Access Fund. Up to £5000 for UK researchers to access Euro-BioImaging technologies or analysis services. Rolling deadline, academic only.

NIHR Clinical Future Leaders Fellowship with MRC, CRUK, BHF and Alzheimer’s Society offers 7-year funding for senior postdoctoral clinical academics.

Funding available for researcher mobility between academia and industry to foster collaboration, skill sharing, and knowledge exchange. Awards up to £5,000.

ADR UK / ESRC for 18-month research fellowships using ADR England flagship datasets. Join a webinar to learn how to apply.

Apply for MRC doctoral training funding. Supports UKRI-eligible organisations to train researchers in medical science. Opens 13 Nov 2025, first cohort Oct 2027.

The CBR–UK DRI Postdoc Fellowship offers up to 4 years in India with UK collaboration, advancing dementia research in biomarkers, digital health & data science.

Funding scheme for early and mid career researchers in ageing. £500 grants for inclusive public and community engagement.

Bridge funding for early career researchers hit by federal changes. Support for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and related studies. Apply via LOI, rolling deadlines.

NIHR seeks proposals to evaluate interventions that improve veterans’ mental or physical health through public health approaches. Outline applications now open.

Royal Society Fellowship funding to support the next generation of research leaders to undertake cutting-edge research. Closes 10th September 2024.