The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "ADRD Risk and Disease Following Nervous System Exposures at Biological Interfaces with the Environment" (R01 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) to investigate the impact of environmental risk factors (ERFs) on Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementia (ADRD). This initiative aims to support research that explores how exogenous ERFs, such as toxins and pathogens, affect ADRD mechanisms through innervated human surfaces like the gut, skin, and lungs, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary collaboration between neuroscientists and environmental scientists. With a total funding amount of $3.75 million available for up to five awards, applicants can request a maximum of $500,000 annually for a project period of up to five years. Interested parties should submit their applications by October 5, 2024, and can direct inquiries to grantsinfo@nih.gov for further information.