NIA Predoctoral Fellowship Award to Promote Diversity in Translational Research for AD/ADRD (F31)

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to diversify the translational research workforce for Alzheimer's disease and Alzheimer's disease-related dementias (AD/ADRD). This initiative will emphasize the development of skills in data science and drug discovery and their application to various aspects of AD/ADRD research. The long-term goal of this program is to develop a diverse translational workforce that can effectively participate in and/or lead a team-science, precision medicine approach to AD/ADRD treatment, prevention, early detection, and disease management and care. Some key points about this opportunity include: • The fellowship is intended to support research training of promising predoctoral candidates from diverse backgrounds. • The fellowship will provide critical translational skills in data science and drug discovery. • The initiative aims to develop a diverse translational workforce that can participate in and/or lead a team-science approach to AD/ADRD research. • The opportunity is open to various types of applicants, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and non-profit organizations.