Funding Opportunities

Duke CFAR Bridge & Microgrant

2025 Duke CFAR Bridge & Microgrant Awards – RFP Now Open!

Two types of awards are available:

1. Bridge Grant Awards: Up to $40,000 (3-page application). For early-stage investigators impacted by priority shifts or expanding into new HIV/AIDS research areas.
2. Microgrant Awards: Up to $20,000 (1-page application). One-year awards for essential resources not available elsewhere.

Application Dates

Letter of Intent (required): November 3, 2025

Application Deadline: December 4, 2025

Research Focus

1. Must address NIH HIV/AIDS Priority Areas
2. Topics of special interest for Duke CFAR: Artificial Intelligence, HIV & Aging, Rural Health, use of Duke CFAR specimen repositories

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Alzheimer’s Association & Michael J. Fox Foundation

Bridge Funding for Disrupted Neurodegenerative Research Grant Program (BFDN) Powering the Next Generation of Research

The Alzheimer’s Association and The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research are launching the Bridge Funding for Disrupted Neurodegenerative Research (BFDN) grant program. The Alzheimer’s Association has partnered with the Robertson Foundation to support this unique funding program.

• Letter of Intent Launch – Now Open – Must be submitted online at http://proposalcentral.com
• Letter of Intent Deadline*: LOIs should be submitted by the 15th of that month (or the following Monday, if the 15th falls on a weekend) to be considered on a rolling basis.
• Letter of Intent Notifications: LOIs will be reviewed by the Alzheimer’s Association and The Michael J. Fox Foundation science staff, respectively.
• Application Deadline: Applications will be invited with a set deadline (within four weeks of receiving the invitation) and instructions for application submission.

To inquire about eligibility, you can contact a member of the Alzheimer’s Association Grants staff at grantsapp@alz.org

Submitting a grant?  We would like to remind investigators of the importance of being aware of, and understanding the process for disclosing, potential overlap when submitting an application.  There are three realms to consider: scientific, budgetary, and commitment.  

Go to myresearchpath.duke.edu for more information on overlap statements and how to partner with your researcher support team. 

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Kudos!

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Huge Success!

On Saturday, October 4th, our team enjoyed a beautiful day in Raleigh walking together to support Alzheimer’s research at the Triangle Walk of the Eastern NC Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

We had a fantastic turnout, with research participants, their families, ADRC staff, faculty, and friends all showing up in support of a future without Alzheimer’s and related disorders.

Thanks to the incredible efforts of the Duke/UNC ADRC team—both walkers and behind-the-scenes supporters—we exceeded our fundraising goal, raising over $6,000 (surpassing our $2,000 target)!

Special thanks to our top fundraisers, Rachel Dewees (Team Captain) and Kelcey Landner, and to Henry Edmonds and Dr. Andrea Bozoki for staffing our “Ask the Expert” table, where over 85 visitors engaged and many joined our ADD-ME volunteer registry.

Together, we’re driving research forward toward a cure.

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Congratulations!

Dr. Katie Starr NIA SBIR Phase I Application Funded

“Zinnia All Day: An application for mobile devices and connected TVs to assist care partners in promoting routine in activities of daily living in persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias.”

The Duke and Zinnia team have waited over a year for this news and they are hopeful it will lead to a large RCT Phase II project in the coming years.

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Studies/Opportunities

Disparities in Neurocognitive Impairment among Hispanics/Latinos in the US with Parkinson’s Disease: The Role of Cardiovascular Disease

What is the objective?

The study is investigating how to prevent cognitive problems (memory and other thinking skills) in people with Parkinson’s Disease.

You can qualify if:

• You are 40+ years old
• Speak English or Spanish
• Have Parkinson’s Disease

Additional Information

• Results of your memory and cardiovascular risk tests at no cost to you
• All information is voluntary and confidential
• We offer payment for your time
• Flexible schedule for study visits
• We speak English and Spanish
• You don’t need medical insurance
• Assistance available for transportation to study visits

If you have questions or are interested in participating, reach out via phone, text, or email

• Phone: 984-369-3424
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• Email: DAR-T_TEAM@duke.edu

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Save the Date!

Duke/UNC ADRC REC

IDEAS Forum

“Cell Death Pathways as Therapeutic Gateways: Targeting Necroptosis in Alzheimer’s Disease”

October 23, 2025 | 4PM | Virtual

Presenter:

Kaitlan Smith, PhD

Assistant Professor of Pharmacology

Campbell University

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Duke/UNC ADRC

All Hands Science Talk

October 28, 2025 | 12:30PM | Virtual

featuring

Bradley J. Goldstein, MD, PhD

Professor of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Science

Cell Biology, Neurobiology

Duke University