Small Research Grant Program for the Next Generation of Researchers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) for Aging and Alzheimers Disease (AD) and AD-Related Dementias (ADRD) Research (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 356364Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $100K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356364

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-25-031.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity through the Small Research Grant Program (R03) aimed at supporting junior faculty researchers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) who are focused on aging, Alzheimer's Disease (AD), and AD-related dementias (ADRD). This initiative encourages applications from eligible institutions within LMICs, with the objective of fostering research capacity and career development for junior investigators in these regions. Given the projected increase in older populations and the rising incidence of AD/ADRD in LMICs, this program is critical for addressing global health challenges. Interested applicants can apply for grants of up to $100,000 per year, with a submission deadline of February 14, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants may contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    RFA-AG-25-031.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing aging and Alzheimer's Disease (AD) research in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The Small Research Grant Program (R03) encourages applications from junior faculty in LMICs to support their research endeavors focused on aging, AD, and AD-related dementias (ADRD). The initiative is aligned with the projected increase in older populations and the associated rise in AD/ADRD cases in LMICs, which constitutes a critical global health challenge. Eligible applicants are required to collaborate with a senior investigator and must hold academic appointments within LMIC institutions. Projects can involve pilot studies, secondary data analysis, or methodology development over a two-year period, with budgets capped at $100,000 per year. The program aims to build research capacity, foster significant contributions to scientific knowledge, and develop the next generation of researchers in the field. Key submission dates include an application deadline of February 15, 2025. Overall, this funding opportunity seeks to advance scientific understanding and support global aging research in underserved regions.
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