We fund and guide the most promising early career scientists – ground breakers in the search for preventions and cures for dementia.
Race Against Dementia Fellowships are open to researchers within six years of completing a PhD. Scientists have been chosen from universities in the UK, Australia, South Africa, Europe and the USA. Fellows receive up to five years of support.
We partner with respected dementia research charities to launch open calls for applicants. Once chosen, Fellows join Race Against Dementia’s cohort of exceptional dementia researchers and receive mentoring and training in a Formula 1 mindset to fast-track their progress.
In 2023 we funded two new UK Race Against Dementia Fellows. Our partners, Alzheimer’s Research UK, managed the selection process and generously part funded the research programme.
Dr Amy Lloyd from the University of Dundee is investigating the role of the brain’s immune cells in Alzheimer’s disease.
Dr Jake Brooks from the University of Warwick is studying the connection between air pollution and dementia, focusing on the effects of metal pollution particles.
We also began funding research in South Africa, with Dr Sam Nightingale and Dr Ziphozihle Ntwatwa starting a Fellowship at the University of Cape Town. With Ziphozihle’s support, Sam is leading a team to investigate whether there is a higher prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease in a population of people with HIV, to study the effects of inflammation and infection on the brain.
A sincere thank you to everyone who contributed to the fundraising success of 2023.
was raised by our incredible supporters in 2023.
