NIA Predoctoral Fellowship Award to Promote Broad Participation in Translational Research for AD/ADRD (F31 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) | PAR 24 333

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The NIA Predoctoral Fellowship Award to Promote Broad Participation in Translational Research for AD/ADRD (F31 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is a National Institutes of Health funding opportunity designed to strengthen and diversify the pipeline of scientists working on Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias. The program focuses on supporting promising predoctoral researchers from diverse backgrounds by funding a structured research training experience that builds practical translational research skills. In this context, “translational” is meant broadly: projects and training can span population-based studies, behavioral and social research, and biomedical work aimed at identifying or advancing new approaches for diagnosis, treatment, prevention, early detection, and improved disease management and care. The long-range aim is not only to support an individual trainee’s dissertation research, but also to help develop a workforce that can contribute to and eventually lead interdisciplinary, team-science efforts in AD/ADRD.

This opportunity is issued by NIH under Funding Opportunity Number PAR-24-333, within the health funding category (CFDA 93.866). The funding instrument is a grant, specifically an NIH fellowship mechanism (F31) that supports predoctoral training rather than a traditional research project grant. A key restriction is built into the title and scope: clinical trials are not allowed under this NOFO. In practice, that means applicants should propose training and research activities that do not include conducting an NIH-defined clinical trial, even if the broader AD/ADRD field often intersects with clinical intervention research. The fellowship emphasis is on training development and translational skill-building aligned with AD/ADRD research priorities.

Eligibility for applicant organizations is broad and includes many types of U.S.-based entities that commonly participate in NIH funding. Eligible applicants listed include state, county, city or township, and special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (in both cases, other than institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); small businesses; and other eligible entities. The NOFO also highlights categories of institutions and organizations that are often central to broadening participation in biomedical research, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs). It also notes eligibility for faith-based or community-based organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, regional organizations, Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (other than federally recognized), and U.S. territories or possessions.

At the same time, there are important geographic and organizational constraints related to foreign involvement. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign organizations) are not eligible to apply as applicant organizations, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply. However, “foreign components” as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement are allowed, which generally means that limited, justified parts of the training or research may occur abroad or involve foreign collaborations under NIH’s rules, even though the applicant organization itself must be eligible and domestic.

The opportunity was created on 2025-01-17, and the original closing date listed is 2027-12-08, indicating an extended window during which applications may be accepted according to the NOFO’s submission schedule. The summary information provided does not specify an award ceiling or the expected number of awards, which is common in NIH fellowship announcements where final numbers depend on application volume, merit review outcomes, and available appropriations. Overall, the program is best understood as a targeted predoctoral training investment by NIA: it is meant to expand who participates in AD/ADRD translational research and to prepare trainees to work effectively in cross-disciplinary teams addressing real-world challenges in dementia prevention, detection, treatment development, and care.

• The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIA Predoctoral Fellowship Award to Promote Broad Participation in Translational Research for AD/ADRD (F31 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.866.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2025-01-17.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2027-12-08.
• Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others.

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