The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity through the Pilot Studies for Alzheimer's Disease/Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias and Age-Related Cognitive Decline (R61 Clinical Trial Optional) program. This initiative aims to support research grant applications that collect pilot data for early-stage testing of promising pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions targeting cognitive decline and neuropsychiatric changes associated with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and related dementias across various disease stages. The program is critical in addressing the public health challenge posed by AD and ADRD, as it encourages the development of innovative interventions and enhances research capacities in these fields. Interested applicants can apply for grants with a budget ceiling of $325,000 per year, with a maximum project period of two years, and must submit their proposals by November 18, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.