Alzheimer’s Association Research Grant For All (AARGA)

The Alzheimer’s Association Research Grant For All (AARGA) program aims to fund early-career investigators who have been in the position of an Assistant Professor or the equivalent for no more than seven years. The purpose of this program is to provide newly independent investigators with funding that will allow them to develop preliminary or pilot data, to test procedures and to develop hypotheses. The intent is to support early-career development of newly independent researchers / clinicians that will lay the groundwork for future research grant applications to federal or other funding entities.

About the Alzheimer’s Association Research Grant For All (AARGA) Program

In line with this program, individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply for grants and / or pursue specific career paths in Alzheimer’s and related dementia research. The Association believes that there is clinical and scientific value in having broad representation within relevant fields that reflects society.

The Alzheimer’s Association believes that there is scientific value associated with having scientists from underrepresented groups in the field as it strengthens the research enterprise for Alzheimer’s and related dementia. Clinicians and scientists from these groups are encouraged to apply.This award is structured as an individual research grant, with funding administered through the recipient’s institution. Proposals are welcome across the full spectrum of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related dementias (ADRD) research, provided they are supported by a strong scientific rationale.Applications are welcome from all areas of Alzheimer’s and related dementia research, including but not limited to basic science, translational studies, clinical research, and psychosocial investigations. Projects may span topics such as disease mechanisms, biomarker development, therapeutic targets, epidemiology, neuroimaging, care interventions, or health equity research. The Alzheimer's Association feels strongly that the mentoring and involvement of researchers from diverse backgrounds and perspectives is essential to engaging cutting-edge ideas and thinking in addressing scientific gaps for Alzheimer’s and all dementias.This grant is open to U.S. and international researchers.

Key dates

LOI and application submissions must be received by 5 p.m. eastern by their respective deadlines. Late submissions will not be accepted - no exceptions.

  • Letter of Intent Deadline: Feb. 23, 2026, 5 p.m. EDT
  • Application Deadline: April 21, 2026, 5 p.m. EDT
Funder
Alzheimer's Association
Deadline for applications