Division of Neuroscience
The Division of Neuroscience fosters extramural and collaborative research and training to further the understanding of neural and behavioral processes associated with the aging nervous system. An area of special emphasis is brain-behavior relationships. An important component of this Division is the support of basic, clinical, and epidemiological studies of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementias of aging. Read more about DN Research Areas »
Alzheimer's Diagnostic GuidelinesFor the first time in 27 years, clinical diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s disease dementia have been revised, and research guidelines for earlier stages of the disease have been characterized to reflect a deeper understanding of the disorder.
Division Branches
Neurobiology of Aging
Dementias of Aging
Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience
Frequently Asked Questions
Division Initiatives
- Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS)
- Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI)
- Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Consortium (ADGC)
- AD Translational Initiatives
- Cognitive and Emotional Health Project
- International Alzheimer's Disease Research Portfolio (IADRP)
- NIH Toolbox
- NIH Blueprint/Human Connectome Project
Staff Listings
Acting Director: D. Stephen Snyder, Ph.D.
Deputy Director: D. Stephen Snyder, Ph.D.
Helpful External Resources
Featured Funding Opportunities
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Jointly Sponsored Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Institutional Predoctoral Training Program in the Neurosciences (T32)
NIA Number: PAR-12-084
Release Date: January 24, 2012
Expiration Date: May 26, 2014 -
Network and Infrastructure Support for Development of Interdisciplinary Aging Research (R24)
NIA Number: PA-12-064
Release Date: December 21, 2011
Expiration Date: January 8, 2015 -
Tools to Enhance Studies of Glial Cell Development, Aging, Disease and Repair (R21)
NIA Number: RFA-HD-12-211
Release Date: December 21, 2011
Expiration Date: March 30, 2012 -
Limited Competition: Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (U19)
NIA Number: RFA-AG-13-001
Release Date: November 28, 2011
Expiration Date: March 8, 2012 -
Alzheimer's Disease Drug Development Program (U01)
NIA Number: PAR-12-015
Release Date: November 16, 2011
Expiration Date: January 8, 2015 -
Grants for Alzheimers Disease Drug Discovery (R21)
NIA Number: PAS-10-151
Release Date: March 22, 2010
Expiration Date: May 8, 2013
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