Alzheimer Research Initiative eV is offering funding opportunities

11.01.2016 11:00

For a future without Alzheimer's: The non-profit Alzheimer Research Initiative (AFI) is once again providing research funding for dedicated Alzheimer's researchers this year. Thanks to numerous private donations, the AFI has so far been able to support a total of 177 research projects with over 7.7 million euros.

Scientists at German universities and public institutions can apply for funding for research projects in the field of causal, diagnostic, and clinical research. Funding of up to €80,000 is available for a maximum of two years.

The AFI provides funding of up to €40,000 for young, PhD-holding Alzheimer's researchers. International research collaborations are supported jointly with partner organizations from the Netherlands (ISAO) and France (LECMA).

The deadline for submitting research funding applications is Monday, March 7, 2016. All applications will be evaluated by the AFI Scientific Advisory Board, chaired by Prof. Dr. Thomas Arendt, University of Leipzig, together with the advisory boards of the partner organizations in the Netherlands and France, as well as external reviewers.

Applicants will be notified of the possibility of receiving research funding at the beginning of November. Applications are submitted via an online portal, which can be found at [link to portal]. www.alzheimer-research.eu can be reached.

Researchers interested in learning more about other AFI funding opportunities, such as travel grants or professional development stays, can find information online at [website address]. www.alzheimer-forschung.de/forschung.