How much funding does Lina Mae Edwards Young Investigator Research Grant provide?

Lina Mae Edwards Young Investigator Research Grant provides $100,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Lina Mae Edwards Young Investigator Research Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Lina Mae Edwards Young Investigator Research Grant?

Eligible applicants: Young investigators (early-stage researchers); Researchers affiliated with North Carolina institutions (Duke University, East Forest University, Wake Forest University have been recent recipients).

Lina Mae Edwards Young Investigator Research Grant

Q: How often is Lina Mae Edwards Young Investigator Research Grant offered?

Lina Mae Edwards Young Investigator Research Grant runs on an annual cycle.

Dementia Alliance of North Carolina Inc

Foundation Annual Alzheimer's & Dementia Grants Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

$100,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Young investigators (early-stage researchers)
Researchers affiliated with North Carolina institutions (Duke University, East Forest University, Wake Forest University have been recent recipients)

Other requirements

Projects addressing dementia-related research questions

Overview

Geographic Scope: North Carolina

Focus Areas:

Dementia science and research
Discovery of basic causes, prevention and cure of dementia diseases
Family support and caregiver support approaches
Enrichment of lives of those suffering from dementia

Eligibility:

Young investigators (early-stage researchers)
Researchers affiliated with North Carolina institutions (Duke University, East Forest University, Wake Forest University have been recent recipients)
Projects addressing dementia-related research questions

Funding Source:
This award is made possible with support of Guardian Angel Thrift Shops, founded in 1999 by Laura Gaddis in memory of her mother Lina Mae Edwards. Guardian Angel Thrift Shop has contributed over $2 million for dementia research in North Carolina.

About DANC:

Formerly known as Alzheimer's NC
Served North Carolina communities for over 30 years
501(c)(3) non-profit organization
100% of funding stays in North Carolina to improve lives of those impacted by dementia

Contact Information:

Address: 9131 Anson Way, Suite 206, Raleigh, NC 27615
Phone: (919) 832-3732
Website: dementianc.org

Background:
More than 170,000 people in North Carolina are impacted by all forms of dementia, with numbers expected to increase to 210,000 by 2025. In 2019, Alzheimer's and other dementias cost the nation nearly $290 billion, with projections rising to $1.1 trillion by 2050.

Recent Recipients (Examples):

2019: Jessica M. Ellis (ECU) - "Deciphering the Role of DHA in the Development of Brain Disorders"; Daniel Parker (Duke) - "The Effect of Exercise Mode, Amount and Intensity on Plasma Markers of Brain Aging in Healthy Adults"
2020: Milta Oyola Little (Duke) - "Implementation of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy across a healthcare system"; Shivani Ghoshal (Wake Forest) - "Impact of TCD Cerebral Hemodynamics During Dialysis on Cognitive Decline and Cerebral Structural Change"
2021: James R. Bateman (Wake Forest) - "Autonomic Biomarkers of Mild Behavioral Impairment in ADRD"