Resource-Related Research Projects Cooperative Agreements in Aging and/or Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias (ADRD) Research

Background
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to invite applications for U24 Research Resource/Infrastructure cooperative agreements. These agreements aim to support large-scale, complex research programs focused on aging, Alzheimer's disease (AD), and Alzheimer's disease-related dementias (ADRD). The NIA's mission includes advancing research in these areas. The funding is intended for new, renewal, and revision applications that align with their research priorities.

Grant Details
The grant will support the development of research resources and infrastructure necessary for conducting significant research in aging and Alzheimer's disease. It is anticipated that funded programs will involve teams from single or multiple institutions. Applicants must ensure that their proposals adhere to the objectives outlined in the parent NOFO under which their original application was funded. Consultation with NIA staff is encouraged to discuss the relevance of proposed research to NIA’s programmatic priorities.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility is open to institutions capable of conducting large-scale research programs in aging and Alzheimer's disease. There are no specific preferences mentioned for applicants, but collaboration among institutions is encouraged.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for grants awarded under this NOFO will be determined based on the specifics of each application but will generally align with the timelines set forth in the parent NOFO.

Grant Value
While specific total values are not disclosed, it is noted that NIA anticipates funding only a limited number of meritorious applications under this announcement.