The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) has opened applications for its Alzheimer’s Disease Pilot Grant Program, which offers funds to support pilot/feasibility studies targeting research in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related disorders. Funds can be requested for up to one year and for up to $30,000. For successful applications, funding will start on April 1, 2018.
The major objective of this program is to enhance novel AD-related research throughout the University of Wisconsin and generate pilot data for larger peer-reviewed grants. Proposals may target any aspect of Alzheimer’s disease.
A Letter of Intent indicating the focus of research is due at 4 p.m. on August 18, 2017. A Full Application must be submitted in an electronic format by 4 p.m. on October 13, 2017. Click here to submit your Letter of Intent.
Additional guidelines:
- PI must have a UW or VA appointment
- Previous pilot grant awardees are ineligible regardless of content, if the previous award is still active
- Funds can be requested for up to 1 year
- Total budget should not exceed $30,000
- Indirect costs will not be supported
If you have questions, please e-mail ADRC Administrator Hanna Blazel or call (608) 265-3745. Download a PDF flyer about the pilot funding.
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