Dementia Palliative Care Clinical Trials Program
DEM-PCCT 2025-2026 Cohort
Request for Applications
Who is eligible to apply?
U.S. Citizens with a doctoral level degree and at least in their 2nd year of postdoctoral fellowship with a demonstrated commitment to geriatric palliative care or dementia research.
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WHAT, WHEN & WHERE?
June 2025 - April 2026, with 10 virtual meetings at times established by group. The required institute occurs September 14-19th, 2025 in Chapel Hill, NC.
WHY?
To support YOU in submitting a competitive grant application in dementia palliative care.
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Contact Hannah Puttre (hputtre@mgh.harvard.edu) for any questions!
We have two upcoming informational webinars on:
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Friday, December 6th from 1-2pm EST
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Wednesday, January 15th from 5-6pm EST
FAQs
How much previous experience is needed for this program? ​
A: The program is appropriate for researchers interested in developing competence in the planning, design, and execution of randomized clinical trials in persons with Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Dementias (ADRD). ​
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I won't be able to make it to the Institute in person, could I participate virtually? ​
A: All scholars must attend the Institute in person in its entirety.​
Do I have to be in the process of writing a grant to apply? I'm not sure which grant to apply for. ​
A: You do not need to be in the process of applying for a grant to be eligible. However, those applicants who have a clear sense of the work they want to do are more competitive in the application process. ​
How many scholars will be in the program?​
A: Approximately 20 scholars will be in this year’s cohort. ​
What does this program cost?​
A: This program is provided to you free of charge and is supported by a R25 grant from the National Institute on Aging (1R25AG076388). ​
Please send any other questions to Hannah Puttre (hputtre@mgh.harvard.edu)