Program overview

To support the expansion and opportunity for advancing this research, the Alzheimer’s Association has launched a pilot funding program for multimodal behavioral intervention studies that incorporate at least 3 domains. The Alzheimer’s Association WW-FINGERS Network Funding Program (ALZ WW-FNFP) is designed to support research studies across multiple stages, offering initial or startup funding as well as opportunities for ongoing studies to further develop multimodal interventions and capitalize on unique opportunities that enhance research outcomes. This will be a competitive funding program and all submissions will be reviewed.

For a study to be eligible, it must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Trial is active (in recruiting participants, implementing intervention and/or ongoing follow up); Data collection is harmonized with the WW-FINGERS Network; The trial is funded; or
• Research teams are actively working to advance trial planning, protocol development or explore proof of concept within the local setting; trial is funded.
• Studies that are actively working to advance a WW-FINGERS trial within their country/population; trial is not funded.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be international (non-U.S.) researchers conducting multi-domain lifestyle intervention studies.
• Only one primary principal investigator is allowed per proposal. Multiple Principal Investigators (PIs) are not permitted, though collaborators and key personnel may be included.
• Non-profit public or private research laboratories, medical centers, hospitals and universities are eligible to apply. For-profit organizations are not eligible.
• Individuals currently enrolled as a student in an undergraduate, master or doctoral program are not eligible, regardless of prior degree status.

Key dates and deadlines

• Pre-Submission Inquiries received by Oct. 15, 2026 will be considered for this cycle.
• Full Application due: Dec. 21, 2026 — 5 p.m. ET.
• Award notifications: by April 30, 2027.

Funding overview

• Award duration is a minimum of one year to a maximum of three years.
• The total award will not exceed $500,000 in direct costs.
• Indirect costs are not allowed.

Application process

• Pre-Submission Inquiries are required.
  • Pre-submission inquiries are welcome at any time and will be reviewed by the Alzheimer’s Association with appropriate experts to evaluate the eligibility, feasibility, and potential impact of a proposal. Successful pre-submission inquiries will be invited to submit a full application.
  • Pre-submission Inquiries received by Oct. 15, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET will be considered for the current cycle.
  • By submitting a Pre-Submission Inquiry or application to this program, the applicant organization acknowledges that it has reviewed the program’s terms and conditions of award and agrees to accept them as written. The conditions of award are non-negotiable, and submission constitutes the organization’s confirmation that it is prepared to comply with them in full should an award be made.
  • More information can be found in the RFA and on ProposalCentral.
• Full applications must be submitted through ProposalCentral.

Application review process

Please see our How to Apply page for more information about the Alzheimer’s Association application review process.

Additional information

• For more information on eligibility, application requirements, review criteria, and more, please see the RFA.
• Please review the Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Contact information

Please contact grantsapp@alz.org with any questions.