Funding Opportunities

The GEAR Network aims to build a research infrastructure for interdisciplinary aging studies focused on geriatric care in the ED as well as advance the science supporting emergency medical care for people with cognitive impairment or dementia. To that end, GEAR offers funding opportunities to foster and support interdisciplinary research in key priority areas that have been acknowledged as research gaps. See below to learn more about the identified research priorities and funding opportunities.

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2027 -2028 Pilot Project Grant Program Funding Opportunity

The goal of the pilot funding is to promote research in geriatric emergency medicine that will advance emergency medical care for persons living with dementia (PLWD) and their care partners. One 1-year pilot proposal will be awarded $100,000.

An optional LOI is due by 5:00pm ET on Tuesday, December 8, 2026. Final grant submissions are due by 5:00pm ET on Friday, February 12, 2027.

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