The NIH's funding opportunity RFA-AG-25-031, titled "Small Research Grant Program for the Next Generation of Researchers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) for Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and AD-Related Dementias (ADRD) Research," aims to support junior faculty researchers based in LMICs who are focused on aging, AD, and ADRD research. This program is intended to help these early-career scientists gather pilot data, develop research resources, and gain valuable experience that will contribute to larger-scale studies in the future. Clinical trials are not permitted under this grant.

Through this opportunity, the NIH seeks to both foster research in LMICs and enhance the career development of junior faculty who may become future leaders in aging and dementia research in their home countries. Projects should be conducted within LMICs, as classified by the World Bank, and applicants are encouraged to find supportive research environments that can help facilitate their professional growth and research aims.

Funding for each award may be up to $100,000, though the program's total funding and the award floor are not specified. The grant opportunity is open to a broad range of applicants, including public and private higher education institutions, local and state governments, tribal organizations, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and eligible non-U.S. entities. Additionally, foreign components are allowed under the NIH Grants Policy guidelines. Applications are due by February 14, 2025, with awards anticipated to start later in 2025.