Informational Webinar: HCS Scholars Program 2023 RFA Cycle 4
2023-08-23 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
We are pleased to announce that the IMPACT Collaboratory published a new Request for Applications (RFA) for the HCS Scholars Program on August 15, 2023

HCS Scholars 2023 RFA Cycle 4
$120k in direct costs for 12 months
Goal: For investigators to partner with healthcare systems to develop research projects aimed at improving care for people living with dementia and their care partners
Informational Webinar: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 @ 11:30am ET. Registration closed.
Letter of Intent (Required): due by September 26, 2023 @ 5pm ET
Full Applications (Invitation Only): due by November 29, 2023 @ 5pm ET
Learn more about previous HCS Scholar awardees

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Career Development Awards Full Proposals Due @ 5pm ET
2023-09-15
We are pleased to announce that the IMPACT Collaboratory released a new Request for Applications (RFA) on May 17, 2023.

CDA RFA Cycle 5
Up to $110k over one year in direct costs; includes up to 10k total for project funds; a second year will be contingent upon renewal of the IMPACT Collaboratory
Goal: Mentored training grant for early-career investigators to gain skills needed to conduct ePCTs for dementia care; mid-career investigators eligible with prior approval
Applications Due: September 15, 2023 at 5pm ET
Learn more about CDA awardees

Application Deadline: HCS Scholars Program Letter of Intent Due @ 5pm ET
2023-09-26 | https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/be99a58f33f14cb9bbfaf129276ac583

Deadline: Apply Now for the 4th Annual Virtual ePCT Training Workshop | January 24-25, 2024
2023-10-20
Building Skills to Conduct Embedded Pragmatic Clinical Trials for People Living with Dementia and their Care Partners
Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 | 11:00am – 3:30pm ET
Thursday, January 25th, 2024 | 11:00am – 5:00pm ET
Apply Now!
2024 modules will focus on:

Understanding how to carry out sample size estimation for cluster randomized trials
Engaging people with lived experience and community partners in ePCTs for dementia
Partnering with your healthcare system for an ePCT

The IMPACT Collaboratory will hold its fourth annual virtual Training Workshop on January 24-25, 2024 entitled Building Skills to Conduct Embedded Pragmatic Clinical Trials (ePCTs) among People Living with Dementia (PLWD) and their Care Partners. This 1.5-day virtual workshop features all new material to build a foundation in practical aspects of designing and conducting ePCTs in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and AD-related dementias (ADRD). The workshop will include a combination of activities including: panel discussions, small group sessions, and networking opportunities with experts in the field.
IMPACT is inviting applications from early to mid-stage researchers who seek to develop competence in designing and conducting ePCTs of non-pharmacological interventions embedded in health care systems for PLWD and care partners.
Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

Transmit knowledge about designing and conducting ePCTs among PLWD and care partners in health care systems that integrates considerations related to estimating sample size requirements and establishing and sustaining key partnerships
Problem-solve common challenges in designing and conducting ePCTs for PLWD and care partners
Apply the acquired knowledge to move their current and future research in ePCTs forward, including applying for competitive funding

Successful applicants will be expected to complete selected readings and online training prior to the workshop. All participants are expected to attend and participate in the entire 1.5-day event.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your online application using the following link:
IMPACT Training Workshop Application
Deadline: October 20, 2023
NOTE: IMPACT trainees and awardees do not need to apply.
Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants should have an MD, PhD, or equivalent research degree
Hold a full-time position at an academic or research organization in the United States
Early-stage investigators pursuing careers conducting ePCTs in AD/ADRD
Mid-career investigators seeking to pursue research on ePCTs in AD/ADRD

Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Selection Criteria: Applicants will be selected based on their demonstrated commitment to improving care of PLWD and/or their care partners through the conduct of ePCTs in HCS and the potential impact of the workshop on promoting the applicant’s career in this area.
Find the working agenda and more information about the workshop on our website at impactcollaboratory.org/training-workshop.
Email IMPACTcollaboratory@hsl.harvard.edu with questions regarding this opportunity.

Application Deadline: HCS Scholars Program Full Proposals Due @ 5pm ET (invitation only)
2023-11-29

Pilot Grant RFA Release
2025-10-14
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) Imbedded Pragmatic Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and AD-Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) Clinical Trials (IMPACT) Collaboratory is pleased to announce a Request for Applications (RFA) for the 2025 Pilot Grants Program.

Demonstration Projects RFA Release
2025-10-20

Pilot Grant Informational Webinar
2025-10-23
An optional informational webinar will be hosted to provide investigators with an overview of application details and an opportunity to ask questions. Pre-registration is required.
Webinar date: Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 1:00pm ET: Register here.
The webinar will be recorded and posted online at https://impactcollaboratory.org/pilot-grants-program/

Demonstration Project Informational Webinar
2025-10-30 12:00 - 13:00
An informational webinar will be hosted to provide investigators with an overview of application details and an opportunity to ask questions. Pre-registration is required.
Webinar date: Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 12:00PM ET: Register here for webinar.
The webinar will be recorded and posted online at https://impactcollaboratory.org/demonstration-grants-program/.

Pilot Grant LOI Due
2025-11-06

Demonstration Project LOI Due
2025-11-13

Career Development Award RFA Release
2025-11-18

Career Development Award Informational Webinar
2025-12-03 12:00 - 13:00
An optional informational webinar will be hosted to provide those interested in the Career Development Awards with an overview of application details. Investigators will have the opportunity to ask questions. Register for the webinar at this link.

Demonstration Projects Application Deadline
2026-01-15

Pilot Grant Application Deadline
2026-02-12
