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Senior Research Fellowship

Senior Research Fellowship

Funds senior dementia researchers transitioning to independent group leadership to strengthen real-world implementation.

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Alzheimer's Research UK's Senior Research Fellowship is a personal award designed to support PhD-qualified researchers at the critical career stage when they are ready to lead an independent dementia research group for the first time. The fellowship targets scientists with a strong record of original, productive research and clear evidence of progression toward independence, but who do not yet hol…

Dementia research; researcher transitioning to lead an independent group at a UK academic institution.

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.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.48–60 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