Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory

The Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory (AITC) grant opportunity is an upcoming funding initiative announced by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This initiative supports the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology in aging research, specifically targeting Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and AD-related dementias (ADRD). The AITC Program aims to foster the growth of cross-disciplinary teams that bring together experts from academia, non-profit organizations, and healthcare sectors to create impactful solutions that advance the scientific understanding and practical implementation of AI in aging-related challenges. The main goals of the AITC Program include functioning as a national resource to facilitate the innovation and implementation of AI and technology for aging and dementia research, supporting broad and timely research projects that reflect shifting priorities within the AI landscape, and fostering collaborations to address ethical and practical concerns surrounding AI in cognitively impaired populations. Applicants are expected to integrate ethical considerations into their project designs and utilize established best practices within the aging and dementia research communities. Although applications are not being accepted at the current time, the notice serves to inform potential applicants of the forthcoming opportunity, thereby allowing sufficient time to develop collaborative teams and project concepts. The opportunity will utilize the P30 activity code, indicating a center grant mechanism intended to support shared resources and collaborative efforts across institutions. This grant will be categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity with a focus on health-related research activities. The eligibility for this grant opportunity is broad and includes a variety of organizational types. These include public and Indian housing authorities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding higher education institutions), small businesses, tribal organizations, county governments, independent school districts, private and public higher education institutions, for-profit organizations, and state governments. There are no matching fund requirements, and the specific financial award details such as total program funding, ceiling, and floor amounts are not yet provided. Applications are forecasted to be accepted beginning August 15, 2025, with a submission deadline of October 15, 2025. The estimated date for awards to be announced is July 15, 2026, which also marks the anticipated start date for funded projects. Interested applicants are encouraged to begin preparations early by forming collaborations and defining research objectives aligned with the grant's thematic focus. For further information, prospective applicants may contact Rebecca Krupenevich, Ph.D., at the National Institute on Aging via email at NIAAITC@nih.gov. Additional updates and formal application details will be provided once the official Notice of Funding Opportunity is published.

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