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This document is a Request for Application (RFA) from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) for a postbaccalaureate research education program focused on Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) research. The R25 grant opportunity aims to develop research education programs for recent college graduates, with a goal of expanding the skilled workforce in AD/ADRD research by providing intensive research experiences that will help participants transition into advanced degree programs or competitive research careers.

The program is specifically designed to support recent baccalaureates from all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups in biomedical and behavioral sciences. Participants will be allowed to obtain research experience in clinical trials led by a mentor, though they cannot lead independent clinical trials. The grant falls under the Aging Research Federal Grant Program (CFDA 93.866) and will be administered by the Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health. While the exact funding amount and specific application dates are not detailed in this document, the opportunity is part of a strategic effort to broaden and strengthen the research workforce in aging and neurodegenerative disease disciplines.