Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #FOR-TEMP-25653
Funding for Observational Studies on Cognitive Decline and Dementia in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
June 27, 2025
Respond By
February 05, 2026
Identifier
FOR-TEMP-25653
NAICS
541715
This opportunity from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), seeks to fund research on cognitive decline and dementia in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD): - Government Buyer: - National Institute on Aging (NIA), National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Scope of Work: - Observational studies to assess age-related neurodegeneration in ASD populations - Characterization of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and AD-related dementias (ADRD) in individuals with ASD - Development of precision-medicine strategies tailored for aging individuals with ASD - Deep phenotyping and biomarker characterization or discovery related to cognitive decline and dementia in ASD - Collaboration Requirements: - Encourages partnerships between autism researchers and aging/dementia experts - Fosters collaboration between neurodevelopmental and age-related cognitive decline research centers - Eligibility: - Open to educational institutions, businesses, nonprofits, and government entities - Notable Details: - No specific OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are involved; this is a research grant opportunity - Focus is on advancing scientific understanding and developing new strategies for ASD populations as they age
Description
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) plans to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for applications to conduct observational studies on individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) across their lifespan. The goal is to determine the occurrence of age-related neurodegeneration, characterize Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in ASD, and develop precision-medicine strategies for this population. Proposed studies should include deep phenotyping and biomarker characterization or discovery related to cognitive decline and dementia in ASD. This NOFO encourages collaboration between experts in autism and aging/dementia research.