Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center T32-Funded Postdoctoral Training Program
As part of our mission to develop future leaders in the fields of research on dementia, neurodegeneration, and the aging brain, NYU Langone’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center is proud to offer clinician-scientists and basic scientists a T32 postdoctoral training opportunity.
The Postdoctoral Research Training in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Neurodegenerative Disorders is funded through award number T32AG052909 from the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
This training program incorporates basic, clinical, and translational research in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, neurodegenerative diseases, and disorders of brain aging. The program offers up to two years of stipend support, funds for research-related expenses, and comprehensive training in career and research project development.
T32 fellows are immersed in an interdisciplinary environment and receive expert advice from leaders in the field. Fellows work with mentors on the fundamentals of neurodegenerative diseases, rigorous research methodology, clinical approaches, and proper statistical analysis. Additionally, the training program includes workshops on grant writing, networking, lab management, and journal clubs.
Program Leadership
This program is directed by Thomas M. Wisniewski, MD, and Helen E. Scharfman, PhD.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants for the T32-funded postdoctoral training positions must meet the following criteria:
- be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or permanent resident
- hold a doctoral degree (MD, PhD, or MD/PhD) or equivalent by the start date of the appointment
- be engaged in basic, translational, or clinical research on Alzheimer’s disease or related neurodegenerative disorders under the mentorship of an NYU Langone, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, or NYU faculty member
Application Information
Applications for the 2024–25 academic year are accepted from March 4–29, 2024.
Applications must include the following materials (submitted as a single PDF):
- a biosketch in NIH format
- a research proposal, including specific aims, hypothesis, and approach (up to two pages, not including references)
- a letter of support from the applicant’s mentor outlining past accomplishments, present work, and potential for establishing an independent research career (up to two pages)
For more information, contact Louisa Bokacheva, program manager, at Louisa.Bokacheva@NYULangone.org.
