Small Research Grant Program for the Next Generation of Researchers in AD/ADRD Research (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)

Funding Agency:

  • National Institutes of Health
RFP# and Website: 
PAR-23-179
Description: 

The overall goal of this NOFO is to support important and innovative research in areas in which more scientific investigation is needed to improve the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care for AD/ADRD. The aim is to encourage the next generation of researchers to pursue research and academic careers in AD/ADRD. Another aim is to stimulate novel research ideas from researchers in other fields. 

NIA expects applications from investigators who have expertise in their research field but have not had a major award in AD/ADRD. Examples of major awards from NIH include DP1, DP2, DP5, R01, R37, R56, RF1, RL1, U01 and R35, as well as serving as a PI/PD on Centers and Program Project grants. NIA anticipates that at least half of the awards will be made to early stage investigators (ESIs) to achieve the goal of fostering their development. Each PI is eligible to receive up to one award through this program.

Objectives

  • Advance ESIs committed to pursuing careers in the field of AD/ADRD and aging research, including all qualified researchers from a variety of training and professional backgrounds.
  • Generate high-quality research projects from junior faculty in genetic, biological, clinical, behavioral, social, and economic research related to AD/ADRD.
  • Advance opportunities for ESIs to launch research careers focusing on AD/ADRD by helping ESIs accrue pilot data to subsequently submit competitive applications for larger, independent funding awards.
  • Build a pipeline of early career investigators committed to AD/ADRD research.
  • Invite clinical research investigators who are new to AD/ADRD research to pursue topic(s) focused on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, or management of AD/ADRD within their respective fields.
  • Encourage an infusion of investigators from other health research areas to pursue important and novel approaches to research in AD/ADRD. 
  • Enhance opportunities for networking, collaboration, and retention in the field.
  • Enhance workforce diversity by encouraging individuals from nationally underrepresented groups to apply.
Awards: 

Applications may request budgets of up to $100,000 in direct costs per year for up to two years.

Letter of Intent: 
Not required
Full Proposal Submission Deadline: 

July 19, 2023; October 16, 2023

Contacts: 

Luci Roberts, Ph.D., Division of Neuroscience, National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Email: roberlu@mail.nih.gov