NIA Predoctoral Fellowship Award to Promote Broad Participation in Translational Research for AD/ADRD (F31 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the NIA Predoctoral Fellowship Award aimed at promoting diversity in the translational research workforce focused on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD). This grant supports promising predoctoral candidates from diverse backgrounds in acquiring essential translational research skills, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches to AD/ADRD research, although independent clinical trials are not permitted. The initiative is crucial for fostering a diverse pool of trained scientists capable of addressing the biomedical and social challenges associated with aging and dementia. The total funding available is $335,000 for six anticipated awards, with key application deadlines starting on March 8, 2025, and the final close date set for December 8, 2027. For more information, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the opportunity's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-333.html.
Eligible Applicants
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.