Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center is soliciting applications for Pilot Projects and REC Training Awards

Start date: May/June 2026

Project period: 1 year

Following review of pilot project LOIs, applications will be invited with a submission deadline in May.

Areas of research can range from basic and clinical investigations to education, lifestyle, and caregiving. Studies of pre-clinical phases of disease and approaches useful in differentiating disease processes from normal aging, as well as multi-etiology dementia, early interventions, imaging and biomarkers, are encouraged. Projects are intended for new/early-stage faculty or established faculty seeking new directions. Applicants may consult with ADRC scientists for strategic and statistical advice.

Review criteria for pilot projects include:

• Novelty, importance, and feasibility of the proposed research
• Likelihood of generating independent funding and publishable results
• Use of GADRC resources (e.g., subjects or clinical data from participants, tissue and/or fluid samples, DNA, neuroimaging, proteomic & genomic resources, etc.), Cognitive Empowerment Program (CEP) resources, and/or resources available through the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center (NACC) and/or the National Centralized Repository for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (NCRAD) is strongly encouraged.
• Alignment between scope of proposed project and budget
• Proposed work should adhere to NIH guidelines for statistical rigor, animal welfare, and protection of human subjects

REC Training Awards:

The REC provides support for trainees who are graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, or junior faculty and are interested in developing greater experience in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Alzheimer’s disease-related dementia (ADRD) research, through enhanced mentoring, networking, and curricular activities. For a list of current REC faculty, please contact Laura Donnelly (ldonnel@emory.edu).

*For questions regarding eligibility or appropriateness of potential research projects, please contact Laura Donnelly at ldonnel@emory.edu.