One of the major challenges in advancing the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer related disorders is developing a critical mass of internationally skilled researchers. In this context, the Fondation Alzheimer is supporting innovative Science Educational Programs enabling pupils to expand their knowledge and views of the scientific environment in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. The goal is to encourage new vocations to strengthen the next generation of experts and raise awareness among young people about the challenges of aging and Alzheimer’s disease.
/ Applicant profile
- The applicant must be employed as researcher or clinician in a French academic research organization.
- The applicant will coordinate the grant and act as head of the educational program for the academic research organization.
- The applicant must collaborate with academic or private middle/high schools to develop and implement the program. A head of the educational program for the school must be identified.
/ Research projet
Applicants must develop a Science Educational Program about the importance of basic, clinical and translational, or social and healthcare research for our future. The outreach program should be in the fields of ageing and Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders in particular. Considering existing challenges for young female to engage into science, applicants are strongly encouraged to propose relevant ways to engage this specific group of pupils in mixed schools. The Foundation encourages to target pupils as early as middle school and high school students.
/ Budget
The foundation provides starting funds to initiate the innovative program with a maximum of 10 000€ for 12 months, renewable upon successful progress reports.
/ Submission
The application must be submitted in French by the applicant (head of the educational program for the French academic research organization) via Proposal Central:
/ Calendar
- Submission deadline: Applications can be sent throughout the year
- Selection period: June 2025 and November 2025
- Project start date: January of the following year
/ Selection
The selection by the Alzheimer’s Foundation is based on the quality and feasibility of the program, as well as its educational contribution to raising awareness about science, particularly in the areas of aging, Alzheimer’s disease, and related diseases.
/ Supporting documents
- Full application in Proposal Central
- Letter of motivation from the head of the educational program within the research laboratory (2 pages maximum)
- Letter of motivation from the head the educational program within the school (2 pages maximum)
- Acceptance letter from the Research Unit Director
- Acceptance letter from the school director