We want to support innovative research that will facilitate a ‘stage shift’ towards dementia prevention, improved diagnosis, treatment and understanding of the fundamental science of the disease. Applicants do not need any preliminary data in order to apply – but smart and novel new ideas are particularly welcome.
We are specifically looking to award projects that will add and extend an applicant’s current work by enabling them to pursue a novel or different idea that would not be possible with existing funding.
Race Against Dementia Ignition Grants are available for up to 24 months duration and funding up to £100,000. Applications are accepted from UK-based early and mid-career researchers, including current and past Race Against Dementia Fellows, however applications from more senior researchers will also be considered, and all will be subject to our peer review process. There are no limits on the number of applications from an institution but only one application per applicant is allowed
The two-stage application process is designed to be simple and rapid. To apply please download and complete our simple Application Form and submit to ignitionfund@raceagainstdementia.com. After peer-review of the applications, top applicants will then be invited to an interview.
Visit funding web page
(https://www.raceagainstdementia.com/research/rad-ignition-fund/)