Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Despite representing an essential workforce, it is unclear how global policy efforts target early-career dementia researchers (ECDRs). Thus, this study aimed to provide an overview of policies through which ECDRs are considered and supported by dementia plans and organizations.
METHODS
G20 member states were evaluated for their national dementia plan alongside policies of leading dementia organizations. Data targeting support for ECDRs were extracted and subject to content analysis using inductive coding. Findings were categorized and narratively synthesized.
RESULTS
Only China, Denmark, England, Greece, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Spain, and the United States mentioned ECDRs in their national plan. Additionally, 17 countries formalized ECDR support via dementia organizations. Support efforts included research funding, dissemination and networking, career development, and research advice.
DISCUSSION
Few nations formally recognized ECDRs in dementia plans or through dementia organizations. To facilitate equal prospects for ECDRs, top-down approaches are urged to enhance and align their efforts.
Highlights
Few G20 countries (8/46) had national dementia plans for early-career researchers.
Targeted support comes from government and nongovernmental dementia organizations.
Support includes funding, training, advice, research dissemination, and networking.
Inconsistent definitions and eligibility criteria are barriers to accessing support.
Global coordination and top-down policy will aid early-career dementia researchers.
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Pascale Heins,
Rita Maldonado Branco,
Sarah Wallcook,
Annie Truong,
Isabella Leung,
Mouna Sawan,
Zara Alana Page,
Wyllians Vendramini Borelli,
Mirna L. Arroyo‐Miranda,
Naiara Demnitz,
Royhaan Folarin,
Tengfei Guo,
C. Elizabeth Shaaban,
Adam Smith,
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