Call for Proposals

Resource Center for Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Research in Asian and Pacific Americans (RCASIA)

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2026 Call for Pilot Proposals Request for Applications

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Key dates:

Deadline for Application Submission: May 29, 2026, by 11:59 PM EST

Anticipated Award Date: October 2026 (pending NIH approval)

Overview and goals

RCASIA supports research focused on the diagnosis and care of Alzheimer’s disease and related
dementias (AD/ADRD) conducted by Early Career Investigators. Pilot Project Awards of up to
$50,000 each will support collaborative projects conducting innovative research involving older
Asian Americans. Projects may include cohort studies, health services research, intervention
development, pilot studies, secondary data analyses, and comparative studies. Projects on
biological mechanisms/outcomes (e.g., protein biomarkers, cellular/animal models) are ineligible.

Eligibility

• Advanced post-doctoral fellows or junior faculty who are interested in becoming independent
  investigators in AD/ADRD-related research.
• Applicants must have a Primary Mentor at their home institution. This should be a content
  expert who will provide 1:1 support. A Co-Mentor from outside your institution is allowed.
• Investigators who previously or currently receive NIH R01 or equivalent funding are ineligible.
• Scientists from R2 Universities in the NYC/NJ area are strongly encouraged to apply

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Application Deadline: May 29, 2026 by 11:59 PM EST

Inquiries regarding RCASIA and/or this funding opportunity should be submitted via email RCMAR@ifh.rutgers.edu

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