[ALS Association](https://www.als.org)

July 2026 (Nomination deadline, projected)

$50,000 USD award plus up to $2,500 USD travel reimbursement

Annual global award recognizing teams whose research has led to transformative advances in ALS therapy development and innovation.

--- ## Description The Sean M. Healey International Prize for Innovation in ALS is an annual award that honors a team of investigators whose research has made a significant and transformative impact on the development of therapies for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The prize recognizes groundbreaking advances such as novel technologies for drug target identification, therapy development, tools for patient stratification and clinical trial design, multidisciplinary collaborations yielding new biological insights, and innovative outcome measures to improve clinical trial efficiency. Established in memory of Sean M. Healey, the award aims to foster continued innovation and excellence in ALS research worldwide. --- ## Due Dates - July 2026 (Nomination deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $50,000 USD cash prize to the winning team - Up to $2,500 USD for travel reimbursement to attend the International Symposium on ALS/MND --- ## Eligibility - Open to teams of investigators (not individuals) who have made a significant advance in the ALS field impacting the development of novel therapies. - Recognized advances may include (but are not limited to): - Technologies for identifying novel drug targets - Innovations in therapy development for ALS - Tools or targets to stratify the ALS population and improve clinical trial design - Multidisciplinary collaborations leading to new biological insights and novel therapeutic approaches - Development of novel outcome measures to enhance clinical trial efficiency - Nominations can be submitted by colleagues or institutions; self-nominations are not specified but are typically not encouraged for such prizes. --- ## Application Process - Nominations are submitted through an online portal (see External Links below). - A completed nomination form is required; supporting documentation may be requested. - For assistance with the nomination form, contact the Healey & AMG Center for ALS (see Contact Information). --- ## Additional Information - The award is presented at the International Symposium on ALS/MND, typically held in December. - The recognition is intended for teams rather than individuals, emphasizing collaborative and multidisciplinary research impact. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Nomination Information](https://www.massgeneral.org/neurology/als/news/healey-innovation-prize-nominations) - [ALS Association Funding Opportunities](https://www.als.org/research/researchers/research-funding-opportunities) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------| | General ALS Association | alsinfo@als.org | +1 800-782-4747 | | Prize/Nomination Inquiries | healeyamgcenterforals@mgh.harvard.edu | ---

Sean M. Healey International Prize for Innovation in ALS - ALS Association

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