Australia boosts dementia research funding with multimillion grant

It will also provide up to $32.2m for researchers.

Australia is providing an additional $16.4m (AU$22.9m) for dementia research and projects, aiming to achieve life-improving treatments for people as they age.

According to a press release, it will be delivered through the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) with a $3m grant already awarded to an online project called Maintain Your Brain.

The MRFF will also provide up to US$32.2m (AU$44.8m) for researchers to address major health challenges for priority populations through early-stage, small-scale research projects.

Moreover, mid-career researchers will focus on leading large-scale interdisciplinary research, whilst early to mid-career researchers will turn their research into new health policies and practices.