Emory University CND Opens Applications for Prestigious NIH-Funded T32 Training Grant in Alzheimer’s Research

ATLANTA — Emory University's Center for Neurodegenerative Disease (CND) is now accepting applications for its highly competitive predoctoral and postdoctoral training opportunities through the National Institute on Aging (NIA) T32 Training Grant, titled the Alzheimer's Disease Big Data to Biology Training Program (ADBDB-TP).

Co-led by Todd Golde, MD, PhD and David Weinshenker, PhD the ADBDB-TP aims to prepare the next generation of scientists to bridge the gap between large-scale data science and biological insight in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD).

The program is seeking four postdoctoral fellows (MD, MD/PhD, or PhD) and four predoctoral students to join the two-year, fully funded training initiative.

Key highlights of the ADBDB-TP program include:

• Interdisciplinary Training: Candidates will engage in rigorous coursework and hands-on research integrating high-throughput data analysis with neurobiology.
• Dual Focus: Designed to cross-train data-driven researchers in biological sciences and biology-focused trainees in the use of complex data sets.
• Mentorship: Trainees will be guided by a distinguished roster of Emory faculty from diverse scientific disciplines (see full list of training faculty/mentors in linked materials).
• Eligibility: Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

“This training program is an incredible opportunity for students and postdocs who want to be at the forefront of the next wave of Alzheimer's research,” said Dr. Golde. “The integration of big data into neurodegenerative research is essential to making breakthroughs in understanding and treating ADRDs.”

Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Interested candidates can access the full T32 grant details, mentor list, and application instructions (PDF).

For more information, contact the Emory Center for Neurodegenerative Disease or visit the website.