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Attracting, supporting, and retaining early career researchers into dementia research is vital, which is why the Alzheimer’s Association ISTAART PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers is here to help.
The Early Career Researcher (ECR) PIA aims to:
- Support early career researchers from across the world, to help them develop and progress within the field.
- Understand and bring attention to career challenges faced by early career researchers.
- Develop a dynamic network with funders and organizations to create institutional changes to support ECRs in order to retain them within the dementia field.
- Develop solutions, and campaigns that will attract top researchers to dementia science.
The mission of the ECR PIA is to establish and maintain an interactive global network to foster, develop and support early career Alzheimer’s and dementia scientists in every corner of the world. Developed by early career researchers, and involving senior people to draw on their experience in mentoring and understanding how systems can be improved. However, this is only possible with your help! The PEERS PIA is planning for the 2023 – 2024 ISTAART year, and are seeking new members for their six continent work groups.
- Africa
- Asia
- Australia
- Europe
- North America
- South America
If you’re an ISTAART Member and ECR who lives in one one of these places, and would like to get involved in their work get in touch.
Details on the working groups and how to connect can be found on the PEERS website.
Back in 2020 when this PIA was first launched we recorded a webinar with some of it’s first committee members, whilst some of the staff have changed the mission remains the same – have a listen to find out more.
Dementia Researcher
Alz Forum