ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE RESEARCH GRANT – POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AND STANDARD AWARDS 2025

The BrightFocus Foundation provides research funds for U.S. domestic and international researchers pursuing pioneering research leading to greater understanding, prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

There are two awards:

Postdoctoral Fellowship Award

Must be within 5 years of degree conferral, and are intended for young researchers in their final stages of mentored training. The award is for an established laboratory that will serve as a base for the researcher.

Total amount of grant: USD 200.000

Duration: 2 years

Standard Award

This is restricted to new and early investigators who have obtained their MD of PhD, or equivalent degree and/or completed formal medical training/residency within the past 12 years at the time of application. The applicant must serve as principal investigator, have institutional permission to manage the award and the key personnel associated with the proposal.

Total amount of grant: USD 300.000

Duration: 3 years

Deadline: September 29, 2025 5:00 pm EST (Washington D.C.)