2026 LBDA New Investigator Pilot Study Award

Purpose: Support pilot translational or clinical studies to develop preliminary data for future grant applications in Lewy body dementia (LBD) research.

Geographic Scope: Not specified (appears to be open to researchers broadly)

Focus Areas:

• Pilot translational studies
• Pilot clinical studies
• Advancing diagnosis, management and support of individuals with LBD
• Family caregiver support

Eligibility:

• Early-stage investigators
• Established researchers from other fields
• Researchers who have NOT yet received an NIH R01 in Lewy body dementia research

Award Details:

• LBDA intends to fund one award under this request for applications
• Specific award amount not disclosed in materials

Application Process:

• Applications must be submitted through ProposalCentral only
• Full details available in the Request for Applications document
• Request for Applications available through ProposalCentral

Contact Information:

• Lewy Body Dementia Association
• 912 Killian Hill Road S.W., Suite 105, Lilburn, GA 30047
• Phone: 404.935.6444
• Support Line: 800.539.5767

Application Process

Submission Method:

• Submit through ProposalCentral only — applications submitted by other methods will not be considered

Required Materials:

• Full details available in the Request for Applications document (available on ProposalCentral)

Key Requirements:

• Must demonstrate preliminary data development for future grant applications
• Research must focus on Lewy body dementia
• Applicant must meet eligibility criteria (early-stage or established researcher without prior NIH R01 in LBD)

Note: Complete application details and specific narrative questions are contained in the Request for Applications document accessible through ProposalCentral.