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Major Projects

Funds major dementia research programs in the United Kingdom through multi-year grants.

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Alzheimer's Research UK (ARUK) Major Projects is the organization's flagship investigator-led grant, providing up to £750,000 in total funding over a maximum of five years to support substantial dementia research programs. The award covers postdoctoral and technical staff salaries, experimental running costs, equipment, and collaborative travel, with flexible timing across the grant period. The 20…

Intermediate-to-large dementia research; postdoc and technical staff, equipment, experimental running costs, and collaborative travel.

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.31 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.1–60 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: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.alzheimersresearchuk.org