Early- and Late-Stage Clinical Trials for the Spectrum of Alzheimer's Disease/Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias and Age-Related Cognitive Decline
ID: 359850Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359850
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is preparing to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aimed at supporting early- and late-stage clinical trials focused on Alzheimer's Disease (AD), Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias (ADRD), and age-related cognitive decline. This initiative seeks applications that propose innovative pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions to address cognitive, behavioral, and neuropsychiatric changes associated with these conditions, as well as studies to enhance trial design and methodologies. The funding opportunity, categorized under health-related discretionary grants, is intended for small businesses with expertise in aging research, with an estimated synopsis posting date of August 1, 2025, and a closing date for applications expected by October 5, 2025. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact Laurie Ryan, Ph.D., at 301-496-9350 or via email at ryanl@mail.nih.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Laurie Ryan, Ph.D. National Institute on Aging (NIA)
    (301) 496-9350
    ryanl@mail.nih.gov
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