This grant supports summer research education programs focused on Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias for high school students, undergraduates, or science teachers. The goal is to encourage interest and participation in biomedical and behavioral research among diverse groups, especially those underrepresented in these fields.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that want to create summer research programs about Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. It's aimed at high school students, undergraduates, or science teachers, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds in science.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposing an independent clinical trial
- Not focusing on AD/ADRD research
- Not targeting high school students, undergraduates, or science teachers
- Not including underrepresented groups
- Lack of a mentor-led clinical trial experience
What You May Need
- Detailed program proposal
- Budget plan up to $200,000
- Organizational eligibility documentation
- Plan for including underrepresented groups
- Mentor or co-mentor for clinical trial experience
- Institutional support letters
- Participant recruitment strategy
- Program evaluation plan
- NIH registration
- Proof of non-profit status (if applicable)
Cautions
- Participants cannot lead independent clinical trials
- Must include underrepresented groups
- Program must focus on AD/ADRD research
- Ensure mentor-led clinical trial experience is included
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian tribal governments, private and public institutions of higher education, city or township governments, state governments, for-profit organizations, small businesses, county governments, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, independent school districts, other Native American tribal organizations, special district governments, and other eligible entities.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that want to create summer research programs about Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. It's aimed at high school students, undergraduates, or science teachers, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds in science.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposing an independent clinical trial
- Not focusing on AD/ADRD research
- Not targeting high school students, undergraduates, or science teachers
- Not including underrepresented groups
- Lack of a mentor-led clinical trial experience
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement summer research education programs, covering costs like materials, participant stipends, and administrative expenses, but not for independent clinical trials.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 2, 2025
- Deadline
- May 26, 2027(347 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 1, 2027
- Last Updated
- May 13, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with NIH
- Prepare a detailed program proposal
- Develop a budget plan
- Gather organizational eligibility documents
- Plan for inclusion of underrepresented groups
- Secure letters of support from institutions
- Design a participant recruitment strategy
- Outline a program evaluation plan
- Ensure mentor or co-mentor for clinical trial experience