American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR): New Investigator Awards in Alzheimer's Disease - LOI

Projects in basic and translational research conducted in the U.S. or Israel related to Alzheimer's disease that are clinically relevant, will be considered. Promising areas include, but are not limited to: Genetic and environmental factors; Cellular and molecular pathways, Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular factors, Neuro-inflammation, Neuroimaging and other biomarkers, Cellular, animal and in silico models, Diagnostic and prognostic markers, Exercise, nutrition, and dietary factors, Drug discovery and other therapeutics. In addition, proposals will be accepted that relate to the basic mechanisms of central nervous system aging, such as: Learning and memory, Biology and pathobiology of synapses, Neurogenesis, neural and glial progenitors. The applicant must be within the first 10 years beyond start of postdoctoral research training as of 1.7.16. Funding: $100,000. Up to 3 grants will be awarded.

http://www.afar.org/research/funding/new-investigator-awards/