Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners Premier Research Grant

Supported by the Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners, this program promotes overall scientific excellence and relevance to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Applications will be received and reviewed on topics related to biomedical, psychological, and/or social aspects of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Potential topics of enquiry include, but are not limited to, biomedical based research into the causes and cures of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and social and psychological aspects of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias such as care giving, family support, and issues of care in long term care settings.

This grant is intended to support research, personnel and supportive infrastructure (e.g., participant fees, travel costs, statistical consultants, office supplies, modest laboratory equipment, etc.). Applications for equipment only will not be considered. Note: Indirect costs are not supported by this program.

One award will be granted for $100,000 in total, tenable over two consecutive years.

Eligibility

A Principal Investigator (PI; the applicant) must hold a research-eligible academic appointment at Western University. Should the award recipient cease to be a faculty member of the University during the tenure of the award, the award will be cancelled and all remaining and recoverable monies returned to the common fund.

Application Process

Please see the Program Guidelines for more details on the application requirements and the competition's internal process. Completed applications include:

• Proposal
• References (as applicable)
• Budget and budget justification
• Current CV (in any format)
• Quotes (for equipment and services)
• Other supporting documentation (as applicable, e.g., letters of support)

Applications and required attachments are submitted as a single PDF to Research Grant Management and Services, Western Research via the online submission portal. All applications must include submitted ROLA Proposal before Chair and Dean approval is confirmed.

Guidelines and Application

Dates and Deadlines

Contact Us

For additional information about this program, please contact intgrant@uwo.ca.