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) Development 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.

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OADRC development projects

Awarded through the Oregon Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (OADRC), funded by the National Institute on Aging.

Letter of Intent (LOI) Deadline: 
Monday, September 16, 2024, by 11:59 PM Pacific

Application Deadline: 
Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 11:59 PM Pacific

Project Dates: 
4/1/2025 - 3/31/2026*

*Dates are tentative and dependent on OADRC grant renewal.

Maximum Direct Costs: 
$75,000

Number of Awards Given: 2

More Information: 
Call for LOIs 

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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

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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:
Fall 2024 - dates to be announced

Application Deadline: 
Winter 2025 - dates to be announced

Project Dates: 
6/1/2025 - 5/31/2026

Maximum Direct Costs: 
Amount pending

Number of Awards Given: 2 (funds pending)

More Information (from prior year for reference):
Grant announcement  
Guidelines for research support 
Letter of intent application form
Application for research support