Other ways we support researchers

Alzheimer’s Society wants to support researchers to carry out the highest quality, innovative research that will have a positive impact for people affected by dementia.

Find out how Alzheimer’s Society provides support to dementia researchers, policy makers, clinicians and commissioners so they can maximise the impact of their research.

Discover an explanation of Alzheimer's Society policies on maternity, paternity adoption and sick leave pay with a list of useful resources for researchers.

Find out more about public engagement in dementia research and the many benefits. 

Every single application we receive is reviewed and scored by both peer reviewers and people affected by dementia. Our volunteers share their advice for researchers applying to our funding schemes.  

Our investment in both care and biomedical research has more than doubled since 2010. Learn more about how Alzheimer's Society invests in Dementia Research Leaders of the future.

Learn about the researchers who are part of our Dementia Research Leaders programme, which supports people from biomedical, clinical and social science backgrounds.

The Dementia Research Leaders awards recognise the contribution that early and mid-career researchers make to dementia research and people affected by dementia.

Alzheimer's Society offers a mentoring programme to our funded fellows. We aim to support fellows to find an academic position and continue along their chosen career path within dementia research.

Alzheimer's Society is funding eight Doctoral Training Centres across the UK to develop the next generation of Dementia Research Leaders.

Hear from some of the students, studying at our Doctoral Training Centres across the UK, who are specialising in dementia research.