Grants
Grant opportunities
The Layton Center offers several pilot grant programs for new investigators or more experienced investigators who have novel ideas that may advance Alzheimer's research.
Research awards
We have three research awards available: the Oregon Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (OADRC) Developmental Projects, the Research Scholar Awards and the Oregon Partnership for Alzheimer's Research (OPAR) grants.
Funds for the OPAR grants have been made possible by Oregonians through the Oregon Income Tax Charitable Checkoff Program.
Learn more about these awards below, including application deadlines, project timelines and how to apply.
OADRC developmental projects
Awarded through the Oregon Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (OADRC), funded by the National Institute on Aging
The objective of these awards is to promote research on Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias by early career investigators or those new to the field.
Applicants are highly encouraged to utilize OADRC Core resources, including Clinical, Data, Biomarker, Neuropathology, Outreach Recruitment & Engagement, Neuroimaging, and Digital Technology. Investigators are also encouraged to consider approved concepts established by the NIA National Advisory Council on Aging and the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease (National Alzheimer's Plan).
Letter of Intent (LOI) and Application Deadline:
Fall 2025 - dates to be announced
Award Dates:
Dates to be announced
Research scholar awards
Awarded through the Oregon Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (OADRC) Research Education Component, funded by the National Institute on Aging. Applicants may be post-doctoral fellows or early-career faculty. Investigators from communities underrepresented in research are especially encouraged to apply.
These awards support early career investigators as they pursue research on Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. The funding provides support for training and career development, salary support and other research-related expenses.
Application Deadline:
Fall 2025 - dates to be announced
Award Dates:
Dates to be announced
OPAR program
Oregon Partnership for Alzheimer's Research (OPAR). Funding available through the Oregon Tax Checkoff Alzheimer’s Research Fund
Letter of Intent (LOI) Deadline:
Friday, 11/15/2024
Application Deadline:
Friday, 04/04/2025
Project Dates:
8/1/2025 - 7/31/2026
Maximum Direct Costs:
~$35,000 (amount pending)
Number of Awards Given: 2 (funds pending)
More Information:
Grant Announcement
Guidelines for Research Support
Letter of Intent (LOI) Application Form
Application for Research Support