Grants
Grant opportunities
The Layton Center offers several pilot grant programs for new investigators or more experienced investigators who have novel ideas that may advance Alzheimer's research.
Research awards
We have three research awards available: the Oregon Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (OADRC) Developmental Projects, the Research Scholar Awards and the Oregon Partnership for Alzheimer's Research (OPAR) grants.
Funds for the OPAR grants have been made possible by Oregonians through the Oregon Income Tax Charitable Checkoff Program.
Learn more about these awards below, including application deadlines, project timelines and how to apply.
OADRC developmental projects
Awarded through the Oregon Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (OADRC), funded by the National Institute on Aging. The objective of these awards is to promote research on Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias by early career investigators or those new to the field. Applicants are highly encouraged to utilize OADRC Core resources.
Intent Form Deadline: Monday, 9/14/2026
Details and Application Instructions: Visit the OHSU Competitive Application Portal
Project dates: 4/01/27-3/31/28
Maximum Direct Costs: $50,000
Number of Awards: 2-3
Eligibility: Applicants may be early or more advanced career investigators at an academic institution. More senior investigators should be new to ADRD research, or an ADRD researcher wanting to try a new hypothesis, method, or approach.
Research scholar awards
Awarded through the Oregon Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (OADRC) Research Education Component REC Scholar Program, funded by the National Institute on Aging. The objective of this opportunity is to support early career investigators as they pursue research careers in Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias (ADRD), and normal brain aging.
REC Scholars have access to senior-level faculty for consultation and mentoring, the opportunity to attend ADRC and other meetings and conferences, professional development and educational opportunities. Funding provides discretionary support for career development, equipment, salary support, or other expenses to provide the basis for an application for independent research support.
Applicants should be early-career faculty or post-doctoral fellows currently engaged in ADRD research.
The next application cycle will open in late 2027 for award dates of 4/1/2028 - 3/31/2030.
OPAR program
Oregon Partnership for Alzheimer's Research (OPAR). Funding available through the Oregon Tax Checkoff Alzheimer’s Research Fund
Letter of Intent (LOI) Deadline:
Friday, 11/20/2026
Application Deadline:
Friday, 4/2/2027
Project Dates:
8/1/2027 - 7/31/2028
Maximum Direct Costs:
~$35,000 (amount pending)
Number of Awards Given: 1-2 (funds vary year by year, contingent on Oregon Taxpayer annual donations)
More Information:
Grant Announcement
Application Guidelines
Letter of Intent (LOI) Application Form
Application for Research Support