AAR-Vic Dementia Research Grants

AAR-Vic Dementia Research Grants 

Alzheimer’s Australia Research (AAR) is a non-profit company formed to promote, disseminate and fund research into dementia.  Through collaboration with Alzheimer’s Australia Victoria, AAR is offering new grants titled AAR-Vic research grants.  AAR-Vic research grants are being offered for the first time in 2011. 

Grant Value
It is our intention to fund two grants of up to $40,000 each, however, exceptional applications for up to $80,000 of funding will also be considered.  The grants are open to Australian based dementia research, but priority will be given to projects based in Victoria, or with potential benefits especially relevant to Victorians.

The AAR-Vic Dementia Research Grants will be managed by Alzheimer’s Australia Research (AAR).

AAR-Vic Dementia Research Grants are designed to fund new projects, but if the project is attached to a larger project, there should be some clear demarcation between the new project and the larger project.  Grants may be awarded in both biological/non-clinical and clinical/psychosocial research areas.  However, in 2011, priority will be given to funding research in areas that are likely to directly benefit people with dementia, their families and carers.

Priority Areas
The priority areas for 2011 are:

• The less common forms of dementia, i.e. non-Alzheimer’s dementias including frontotemporal dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies.  Applications for projects addressing the unmet needs of people living with these conditions and their families are invited.
• Assistive technologies that can help improve the quality of life of people with dementia and their families, for example, devices to track people at risk of wandering.  There is a need for better evidence about what is needed and what works to inform future service provision planning.
• Supporting families and carers.  Families and friends who provide care for a loved one with dementia living in the community face many challenges and increased risk for mental and physical illness.  Research that addresses how carers can be better supported, including those living in rural and remote areas, will receive priority for funding.

Eligibility
To be eligible for the AAR-Vic Dementia Research Grants:

• The principal investigator must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia. Principal investigators who have been resident in Australia for at least two years and have evidence of eligibility and application for permanent residency may also be eligible for the AAR Dementia Research Grant.
• The research must be conducted in Australia. Priority will be given to projects based in Victoria, or with potential benefits especially relevant to Victorians.

General Conditions
The principal investigator may list up to three associate and/or senior investigators.

Successful applicants must acknowledge the support of Alzheimer’s Australia Research Victoria (AAR-Vic) in all publications, presentations, summary findings and media announcements relating to the research, provide progress reports on the research and be prepared to assist AAR-Vic, if required, by speaking at an Alzheimer’s Australia function, attending specified conferences, hosting laboratory visits, or being featured in media articles/releases for AAR-Vic.

Applicants must notify AAR if they receive additional funding for this project.

Completing your application
AAR has chosen to use a new online application program for this grant round. We value your patience and feedback as we evaluate this system.

We recommend that you:

• read the application form in full to understand the requirements before completing an application
• save your application regularly

You are required to submit certification that your institution supports your project. Please download a template for this certificationhere.

More Information
For any enquiries, contact Katherine Bowditch, AAR Manager
Email:aar@alzheimers.org.au
Phone: 02 6254 4233
Visit ourwebsite for more information about Alzheimer's Australia.