NIA Postdoctoral Fellowship Award to Promote Broad Participation in Translational Research for AD/ADRD (F32 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Others

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Health

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Grant

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Discretionary

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Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the NIA Postdoctoral Fellowship Award (F32) to enhance diversity in the translational research workforce focused on Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Alzheimer's disease-related dementias (ADRD). This fellowship aims to support postdoctoral researchers from underrepresented backgrounds, emphasizing the development of translational research skills applicable to various aspects of AD/ADRD research, while prohibiting candidates from leading independent clinical trials. The program will fund approximately four awards totaling $420,000 in direct costs for fiscal years 2026-2028, with application cycles opening on March 8, 2025, and deadlines on April 8, August 8, and December 8 through 2027. Interested applicants can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries and details can be found at the provided link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-332.html.

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    The National Institute on Aging (NIA) within the Department of Health and Human Services is offering the NIA Postdoctoral Fellowship Award (F32) to enhance participation in translational research related to Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Alzheimer's disease-related dementias (ADRD). This funding opportunity primarily aims to cultivate a diverse research workforce by supporting postdoctoral researchers from underrepresented backgrounds. The fellowship does not allow candidates to lead independent clinical trials but permits participation in sponsored clinical trial research. Key dates include application openings starting March 8, 2025, with deadlines on April 8, August 8, and December 8 over several cycles until 2027. The program will fund approximately four awards, totaling $420,000 in direct costs for fiscal years 2026-2028. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a doctoral degree. The fellowship encourages interdisciplinary approaches in various research areas, including drug discovery, data science applications in AD/ADRD, and health disparities research. Notably, applicant organizations must foster outreach to diverse candidates without using race, ethnicity, or gender as selection factors. The initiative showcases the NIH's commitment to strengthening the biomedical research community through inclusivity and targeted training in translational research methods for AD/ADRD.
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