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The USC Schaeffer Center is now accepting applications from early-career scientists to fund one-year research pilot projects.
The 2027/2028 funding cycle prioritizes pilot studies examining how social, behavioral, economic and health systems affect dementia risk, care quality and health and economic outcomes of persons living with cognitive impairment and dementia.
Full details are available here.
Who Should Apply
We encourage applications from early career scholars at USC and non-USC institutions, including:
- Postdoctoral researchers
- Tenure-track faculty
- Research-track faculty
Application Timeline
Monday, February 8, 2027, by 5:00 PM PT
Letter of Intent and CV Due
Monday, March 8, 2027 (or after)
Selected applicants will be notified and invited to submit a full proposal
Friday, April 9, 2027 by 5:00 PM PT
Full Proposal Due (by invitation only)
Thursday, July 1, 2027 (or after)
Award notifications sent
