The Duke University/University of North Carolina (UNC) Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) Research Education Component (REC) Core promotes the development of future research leaders at Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH), East Carolina University (ECU), North Carolina Central University (NCCU), University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNC-P) who are conducting basic, translational, or clinical Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias research within the focus area of age-related changes across the lifespan. REC Scholars receive $10,000 per year in direct funding for two years.
Program activities include:
- Tailored career development activities
- Mentorship from ADRC investigators
- Collaborative research opportunities
- Technical/project support from ADRC Cores including access to ADRC cohort studies data, access to biospecimens, and statistical consultations
The program lasts 2 years with the programs starting in July of each year. The deadline to meet with REC leadership to confirm eligibility occurs in October of each year. Full applications are due in November of each year.
ELIGIBILITY. This program is for…
- Faculty within 3 years of their first faculty appointment or advanced fellow/postdoctoral student with clear plans for transition to faculty status
- Academic or clinical appointment at Duke, UNC-CH, ECU, NCCU, or UNC-P by the award start date
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- At least 50% protected time for ADRD research
- Basic, translational, epidemiological or clinical research that supports the ADRC’s mission and theme
The program encourages participation from people who identify as belonging to communities historically underrepresented, disadvantaged, or marginalized in STEM.
For questions, contact michelle.cooley@duke.edu.
PROGRAM SUPPORT
For questions about funding and other forms of support for this program, contact:
- Heather Whitson, PI and Director (heather.whitson@duke.edu)
- Michelle Cooley, Program Administrator (michelle.cooley@duke.edu)