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Neuroimaging and CSF Biomarker RFP

ADDF Neuroimaging and CSF Biomarker RFP

Funds new biomarkers for Alzheimer's and related dementias through PET ligands, MRI, spinal fluid, and brain activity measures.

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Eligibility · Global — open worldwide

The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) runs the Neuroimaging and CSF Biomarker RFP to develop and validate new diagnostic tools for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. ADDF has deployed nearly $400 million across 792 programs in 21 countries since 1998 and uses a venture-philanthropy model in which funding is structured as mission-related investments requiring a return tied to sci

Novel PET ligands, CSF biomarkers, MRI approaches, EEG functional measures. High-priority: neuroinflammation, synaptic integrity, autophagy, TDP-43. Limited interest in amyloid/tau CSF measures.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.14 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 30 Jun 2026Source: www.alzdiscovery.org