2026 Next Generation Research Grants
This grant funds early-career researchers for innovative studies on a wide range of neurological diseases to advance brain science and nurture future neurology leaders.
Funder: American Academy of Neurology
Due Dates: September 9, 2025 (Full application deadline for most 2026 Next Generation Research Grants) | July 30, 2026 (ASXL-Related Neurodevelopmental Diseases)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $150,000–$300,000 over 2 years (varies by disease area); ASXL grant: up to $120,000 over 2 years; no indirect costs.
Summary: Supports innovative early-career neurological research across a broad range of brain diseases to launch academic research careers.
Key Information: Most grants require applicants to be within 5 years of completing PhD/residency (7 years for ALS/Myasthenia Gravis).
Description
The Next Generation Research Grants are designed to support early-career investigators pursuing academic careers in neurological research. These grants are awarded to promising researchers working on innovative projects spanning a wide spectrum of neurological diseases, including ALS, Alzheimer’s disease, ASXL-related neurodevelopmental diseases, cognitive aging, epilepsy, frontotemporal degeneration, Lewy body diseases, Mal de Débarquement syndrome, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson’s disease, peripheral neuropathy, and stroke. The program aims to foster new discoveries, advance brain health, and nurture future leaders in neurology.
