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The Alzheimer Society Research Program
Funding for Alzheimer’s and dementia research careers
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 200,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 8, 2025
- Closing date : November 3, 2025
Location
Ontario, Quebec
Overview
This program supports Alzheimer’s and dementia research across Canada through awards and operating grants. Funding is available for doctoral, postdoctoral, new investigator, and proof-of-concept projects, with maximum amounts up to $200,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : September 8, 2025
- Closing date : November 3, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario, Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Doctoral research training projects in Alzheimer’s and dementia.
- Postdoctoral research projects in an established research environment.
- New investigator research projects in an academic appointment.
- High-risk, high-reward proof-of-concept dementia research.
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Supervisor statement
- Two reference letters
- Official transcripts for doctoral awards
- Supporting letters, where applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Doctoral students.
- Postdoctoral researchers with a PhD or MD.
- New investigators within six years of their first faculty appointment.
- Researchers with a faculty position at a Canadian university or affiliated institution.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants seeking a renewal or continuation of a previous ASRP grant.
- Researchers whose work is not conducted in a Canadian university or affiliated institution.
- Proof of Concept applicants who were not invited after pre-screening.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by two expert panels.
- Proposals are scored for novelty, scientific merit, and relevance.
- Scores are ranked and recommendations go to the Research Policy Committee.
- Final recipients are approved by the Board of Directors.
- Applicants receive their score and rank by email, followed by funding notices later.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by expert peer-review panels.
- Scores are emailed shortly after panel meetings.
- Funding notifications are sent later, usually in early spring.
- Applications cannot be updated after submission.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Alzheimer Society Research Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the The Alzheimer Society Research Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the The Alzheimer Society Research Program?
This program supports Alzheimer’s and dementia research across Canada through awards and operating grants. Funding is available for doctoral, postdoctoral, new investigator, and proof-of-concept projects, with maximum amounts up to $200,000.
How much funding can be received?
The Alzheimer Society Research Program Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was November 3, 2025.
Who is eligible for the The Alzheimer Society Research Program program?
To be eligible for the The Alzheimer Society Research Program program, you must:
Must meet award or grant stage requirements.
Research must be based in Canada.
Must fit Alzheimer’s and dementia research.
What expenses are eligible under The Alzheimer Society Research Program?
Doctoral research training projects in Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Postdoctoral research projects in an established research environment.
New investigator research projects in an academic appointment.
High-risk, high-reward proof-of-concept dementia research.
Who can I contact for more information about the The Alzheimer Society Research Program?
You can contact Alzheimer Society of Canada (ASC) by email at research@alzheimer.ca or by phone at 1-800-616-8816 ext. 2976.
Where is the The Alzheimer Society Research Program available?
The The Alzheimer Society Research Program program is available the province of Ontario, Quebec.