One of the major challenges in advancing the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer related disorders is to ensure a significant increase in critical mass of researchers. With this in mind, the Fondation Alzheimer is launching the 2025 Young Researcher Program to enable young investigators to continue their work on these disorders in a French academic laboratory, with the objective to strengthen their professional curriculum vitae, and to obtain a permanent position in France.
/ Applicant profile
- Candidates holding a university doctorate degree (PhD) obtained no later than 6 years ago, with a minimum of 2-year post-doctoral experience abroad (delay applicable on the start date of the contract or at the latest on January 1 of the year following the application)
- Candidates holding a medical doctorate (MD) and university doctorate degrees (PhD), MD obtained no later than 8 years ago, with a clinical/research experience during a mobility of at least one year in France (different laboratory) or abroad (delay applicable on the start date of the contract or at the latest on January 1 of the year following the application)
- Candidates working in either a research or a clinical department other than the host laboratory
- No nationality requirement
/ Research projet
The applicant must develop a scientific project in basic, clinical and translational, or social and healthcare research. Research contribution should be in the fields of Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson dementia, frontotemporal dementia, corticobasal syndrome, progressive supranuclear palsy, primary progressive aphasia (all types), and posterior cortical atrophy. Considering the importance of sex/gender within these fields, such factor should be assessed while addressing the main scientific question. Previous experience in Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer related diseases is not mandatory, but knowledge on neurodegenerative diseases is an advantage. The applicant technical and/or methodological skills must complement the host team’s one, and he/she must access all necessary resources useful to the proposed project. The Fondation Alzheimer encourages strongly open science as well as patient and public involvement in research.
/ Budget
Funds are intended to cover the applicant full time salary for a maximum of 3 years, up to 200 000€ per awardee for the entire duration.
/ Submission
The application must be submitted in English via Proposal Central. Please note that you need an ORCID account to complete the application process .
/ Calendar
- Submission deadline: April 4th 2025, 23:59 (Paris time)
- Selection period: May-June 2025
- Project start date: January 2026
/ Selection
The selection by the Scientific Advisory Board of Fondation Alzheimer is based on the applicant profile, the quality and feasibility of the project as well as the scientific contribution to the host laboratory. Motivation to engage in disease research will be carefully evaluated.
/ Supporting documents
- Full application in English in Proposal Central
- Letter of motivation in English (2 pages maximum)
- Applicant biosketch in English
- Copy of the doctorate degree
- Acceptance letter from the host laboratory director in English
- Two letters of reference in English
- Publications list from the host laboratory members
- Reference salary index grid