Alzheimer’s Association World Wide FINGERS Network Funding Program (ALZ WW-FNFP) Grant

Alzheimer’s Association World Wide FINGERS Network Funding Program (ALZ WW-FNFP) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Alzheimer's Association
Amount: Up to US $1,000,000
Last Updated: April 20, 2025

Summary

The Alzheimer’s Association World Wide FINGERS Network Funding Program (ALZ WW-FNFP) supports global research on dementia risk reduction through multi-domain lifestyle interventions. Open to U.S. and international researchers within the WW-FINGERS Network, this program offers competitive funding up to $1,000,000 for projects lasting up to three years. Proposals will be evaluated based on their potential to enhance studies aimed at cognitive decline prevention, ensuring diverse approaches across various settings.

Overview

NOTE: Pre-submission inquiries are accepted at any time. WW-FINGERS Network studies should have initial discussions with the Alzheimer’s Association team. About the ALZ WW-FNFP grant The World Wide FINGERS (WW-FINGERS) Network launched in 2017 as the first global network of multidomain lifestyle intervention trials for dementia risk reduction and ultimately prevention. Studies that participate in the WW-FINGERS network aim to apply, test and optimize the FINGER-like model to reduce risk across the spectrum of cognitive decline in different geographical, cultural and economic settings in individuals at greater risk as they age. To support the expansion and opportunity for advancing this research, the Alzheimer’s Association is launching a pilot funding program for WW-FINGERS Network projects. The ALZ WW-FNFP will provide initial/startup funding and/or opportunities for ongoing studies to initiate WW-FINGERS like studies, to expand these studies or to add/leverage unique opportunities that enhance the study. This will be a competitive funding program and all submissions will be reviewed. Program Overview The WW-FINGERS Network includes over 40 countries to date with varying access to the infrastructure and funds needed to run a trial that evaluates a multi-domain intervention. The WW-FNFP is open to proposals from the Network that are in need of financial support (up to USD$1,000,000 total for up to 3 years). The Alzheimer’s Association recognizes the needs of each study may be varied and the costs to conduct the study may also be varied; we anticipate most requests to be in the USD$200,000-$400,000/ year range. The support needed for each study will differ by the infrastructure and resources at each site, and is open to requests that range from start-up costs for infrastructure development, for pilot studies, for supplemental support for ongoing and/or newly established studies or for work that aims to add-on new measures or assessments (i.e. biomarkers) measures. Funding The maximum grant amount is up to USD$1,000,000 and the project duration is up to 3 years with no minimum timeframe. No indirect costs are allowed on this award. The Alzheimer’s Association, in collaboration with global experts appropriate for the study proposal, will evaluate projects on progress toward specific milestones; continued disbursement of funds is dependent on demonstrated progress toward key milestones.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. This grant is open to U.S. and international researchers.The ALZ WW-FNFP is open to researchers in the WW-FINGERS Network.The Principal Investigator of the project must be a full-time faculty member or full time paid employee of the organization submitting the proposal.Studies must be equivalent in planning to a Level 2 or Level 1, as described in Kivipelto et al (2020) Alzheimer’s & Dementia.Level 3 studies will be considered provided the funding enables them to be moved to a Level 2 or Level 1 study. Level 1 studies that are looking to expand and/or leverage a unique opportunity for their study will be considered.Allowable costs under this award:Small pieces of laboratory equipment and laboratory supplies (purchases over $10,000 require prior approval, even if included in the project proposal budget). Computer software if used strictly for data collection and/or analysis. Salary for the principal investigator, scientific (including postdoctoral fellows) and technical staff (including modest administrative support). Research supplies needed for the proposed studies. Support for travel to scientific and professional meetings, not to exceed $1,000 in any given year. Open access publications fees are appropriate and reasonable for the project budget. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The ALZ WW-FNFP is open to researchers in the WW-FINGERS Network.

Ineligibility

Investigators that have received Alzheimer’s Association funding for a related or other study and are currently delinquent in submitting required reports or have awards closed as “Incomplete” are not eligible to apply.Multiple submissions from one applicant is not permitted. This includes multiple submissions from the same group and/or collaborators.Not allowable as direct costs under this award include:Computer hardware or standard software (e.g., Microsoft Office). Construction or renovation costs. Tuition. Rent for laboratory/office space. Salary and/or compensation for Alzheimer’s Association staff or for current members of the Alzheimer’s Association Medical and Scientific Advisory Group (MSAG), International Research Grant Program (IRGP) Council. No indirect costs are allowed.