We provide support to dementia researchers who are funded by or seeking funding from other organisations.  

See who makes up our Grant Advisory Boards and learn how they advise on the research we fund.

At Alzheimer's Society we realise that Ph.D. students are often not entitled to the same benefits from their institutions or the government as post-docs and senior researchers. So, we have made our leave and pay policy as supportive as possible for Alzheimer's Society funded Ph.D. students.

The challenge of returning to research after a career break can be very daunting. We have a list of additional funding opportunities, available courses, support networks and resources to confidently transition back to work.

As well as managing leave away from a research career, new parents also have other difficulties they may need help with. Here is a selection of additional resources that are available to researchers starting a family.

As an employee of a research institute or university, you will most likely be entitled to a period of paid leave which will be covered by your employer. Here is more information about your entitlement and what additional support the Society can give you.

Here is a step-by-step guide for researchers on to what to do if you need to take a period of family leave or leave due to mental or physical illness. 

Alzheimer's Society funds the highest quality research of the greatest relevance to people affected by dementia. We fund across the spectrum of dementia research from basic biomedical through to clinical and care research.

If you’re a researcher funded by Alzheimer’s Society, we have information about our policies and other matters relating to management of your grant.