Alkermes Pathways Research Awards®
About Pathways
With millions of people impacted by neurological disorders, more research is urgently needed to advance science in this area. The Alkermes Pathways Research Awards® program is designed to support the next generation of researchers who are working on the front lines to advance our understanding of diseases in the field of neuroscience.
The Alkermes Pathways Research Awards program provides opportunities for individual grants of up to $100,000 per research project for early-career investigators focused on research relating to schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
The Alkermes Pathways Research Awards program is one example of our commitment to the pursuit of great science in the field of neuroscience. With 25 awards presented since 2018, we are proud of the impact that the Pathways program has made to support early-career researchers dedicated to advancing our shared understanding of complex psychiatric conditions.
Craig Hopkinson,
Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President, Research & Development
Areas of Interest
Schizophrenia & Bipolar I Disorder- Preclinical, clinical, translational and epidemiological research
- Research on treatment and patient- centered outcomes
- Clinical and health economic outcomes using real-world data
- Outcomes research supporting continuity of care utilizing telehealth or other technology-based approaches
Selection Criteria
All applications will be formally reviewed by an Independent Review Committee comprising prominent researchers in the relevant field. The Review Committee has final responsibility for selection of Awardees.
When the Review Committee evaluates a proposal, they will consider criteria, including but not limited to overall impact, candidate, mentor, environment and institutional commitment to the applicant and research plan.
Note that applications are not required to include an Alkermes product.
General Eligibility Criteria
The Alkermes Pathways Research Awards program is for investigators who are in the early stages of their career. Research grants will be awarded to applicants who focus on and have demonstrated a commitment to schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
To be eligible, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
- Has an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent
- Is affiliated with a medical or research center within the United States at the time of application
- Is within 5 years of initial academic appointment (e.g., assistant professor) or is a current postdoctoral fellow
- Has a research mentor with extensive experience in the field of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
- Has not received a DP2 award or NIH R01 grant at the time of award, but may be the recipient of a career development (K) award or other mentored research grant
- Is willing and able to accept funding from a for-profit, biopharmaceutical company
- Is able to complete the proposed research within 2 years
- Is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or holder of a temporary non-immigrant visa that is valid for the duration of the 2-year grant period
Application Process & Documents
All applications should be submitted via the Pathways Application Portal.
Pathways Application Portal
The following items should be included in the submission:
- Completed Application Form
- Completed Budget Form
- NIH Biosketch of applicant
- Letter (1 page) of mentor support
- Letter (1 page) from Division Chief or Department Head confirming academic appointment (or postdoctoral fellowship)
An applicant may submit up to 3 optional supporting documents. All attachments should be added to the application form.
Pathways Guidance Pathways Application Supplement Pathways Budget Form
Application Period
Application period opens: Sept. 20, 2024
Application Deadline
Application deadline: Nov. 30, 2024 (by 11:59 p.m. ET)
Decision Notification
Notification of Review Committee decision: Q2 2025
Announcement
Public announcement of awardees: 2H 2025