The Dementia Australia Research Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant round supporting talented new, early-career researchers.

The Dementia Australia Research Foundation Project Grants are open to Australian-based dementia researchers undertaking projects across all forms of dementia and in any topic area; biomedical (lab-based), clinical, epidemiological, psychosocial, or knowledge translation research projects will all be considered. Topics may include, but are not limited to:

• Gaining a better understanding of the causes of dementia.
• Developing strategies to reduce dementia risk and slow the progression of the disease.
• Providing accurate and timely diagnoses.
• Testing potential new treatments for specific sub-types of dementia.
• Improving treatment and care options for people living with dementia, including support for families and carers as well as care practices.
• Increasing the awareness and understanding of rights, needs and experiences of people living with dementia, their carers and families.
• Finding a cure for dementia.

Each Project Grant is worth $85,000 and may be used for a period of up to 2 years.

To be eligible for a Project Grant:

1. At the time of application, acceptance and for the duration of the grant, the Applicant (Chief Investigator (CI) must be an Australian citizen, a New Zealand citizen living in Australia, a permanent resident of Australia, or have an appropriate work visa in place. The CI must also be based in Australia for at least 80% of the project. All applicants must provide evidence to their host institution to support this criterion. Host institutions are responsible for certifying and ensuring that these requirements are met. The Dementia Australia Research Foundation may request further information in relation to these requirements.
2. The CI must not have more than six years post-PhD experience at the time of applying, adjusted for career interruptions i.e. the CI was awarded a PhD or equivalent (DPhil or M.D. by research) on or after 29 July 2019. The thesis must be passed prior to the proposed commencement date of the project i.e. before March 2026.
3. The CI must not have been awarded project funding from NHMRC, ARC, MRFF or equivalent international schemes where they have been listed as the lead CI (i.e. CIA) on the application. CIs that have been awarded a Fellowship through NHMRC, ARC, MRFF or an equivalent international scheme that may or may not include some level of project funding are eligible to apply.
4. The research must be conducted primarily in Australia and address the topic and scope of the funding round.
5. The research must be approved by an authorised ethics committee, if applicable. Please note that grant payments may be withheld until ethics approval has been obtained.

• Email: foundation@dementia.org.au