The Columbia Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Alzheimer’s Disease Disparities (CIRAD), a National Institute on Aging funded Alzheimer’s Disease-related Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (AD-RCMAR), is soliciting applications for it’s pilot project program.
Postdoctoral scientists/fellows and early-career researchers in ADRD are encouraged to apply. Additionally established mid-career scientists who would like to leverage the pilot funds to transition into ADRD-relevant research may also apply. Projects may include primary data collection and/or secondary data analysis, and may leverage ADRD-related projects taking place at Columbia University Irving Medical Center or in New York City. Scientists should complete the pilot projects within 12 months of the award with a budget of up to $50,000 for investigators from Columbia University, and $35,000 for investigators outside of CU. CIRAD will accept at least 3 applications for the 2021-2011 academic year.
Please email Jessica Idumonyi, joi2102@nullcumc.columbia.edu to obtain an application packet or if you have questions regarding questions about eligibility. The deadline to submit is February 8, 2021.