Early Career Research Awards for the Study of the Economics of AD/ADRD
This grant provides funding for early-career researchers to explore the economic impacts of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, supporting innovative studies on prevention, treatment, and care for affected individuals.
Description
The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) is offering five EC-READ grants to support early-career scholars in researching economic aspects of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD). These grants aim to promote research on prevention, treatment, and care for individuals living with dementia. Eligible applicants are early-stage investigators who have completed their graduate training in the last decade and have not served as Principal Investigators on NIH research grants. Each award will cover up to $50,000 in direct costs and recipients will be paired with a mentor from the Consortium. The application deadline is January 16, 2025, and successful applicants will be notified in March 2025.