[American Academy of Neurology](https://www.aan.com)

October 2026

Covers registration, airfare, and three nights lodging for up to 100 US medical students to attend the AAN Annual Meeting.

Supports US medical students to attend the AAN Annual Meeting for immersive neurology education, networking, and career exploration.

Applicants may only receive this scholarship once; strong preference for first-time attendees and AAN members.

--- ## Description This scholarship enables up to 100 US medical students (50 M1/M2 and 50 M3/M4) to attend the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting. The award provides a tailored experience with dedicated educational activities, scientific presentations, and opportunities to engage with leaders in neurology. The initiative aims to stimulate interest in neurology, broaden professional networks, and expose students to the latest developments and diverse career paths in the field. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline (anticipated/projected): October 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Up to 100 scholarships awarded annually (50 for M1/M2, 50 for M3/M4 students). - Each award covers: - Registration for the AAN Annual Meeting - Airfare - Three nights lodging - Additional benefits: Certificate of Recognition and acknowledgement at the AAN Medical Student Symposium. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be in good standing at a US medical school. - M3/M4 students must be AAN members (free for students); M1/M2 students are encouraged to join. - Preference is given to: - Students who have not previously attended an AAN Annual Meeting. - Students without a required neurology clerkship. - M3/M4 students involved with the Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN). - Only one M1/M2 and one M3/M4 student per institution may receive the scholarship, with situational exceptions. - Applicants may not have received or accepted more than one AAN scholarship to the Annual Meeting. - If multiple applications from the same institution are equally qualified, selection is based on application submission time. --- ## Application Process - Submit a complete application, including: - CV - Personal statements (interest in neurology, barriers to engagement, goals for attending) - Confirmation of support from a faculty member - Incomplete applications will not be considered. - Awardees must attend required educational, scientific, networking, and mentoring activities during the Annual Meeting and complete evaluation/feedback materials. - Detailed requirements and itinerary are communicated to selected recipients. --- ## Additional Information - The scholarship is intended for first-time attendees and those with limited prior exposure to neurology. - Programming is tailored to maximize student engagement and professional development. - Awardees are expected to attend from Saturday (arriving by 12:00 p.m.) to Tuesday (departing after 12:00 p.m.) of the Annual Meeting. --- ## External Links - [Program Information & Application](https://www.aan.com/research/medical-student-scholarship-annual-meeting) - [AAN Annual Meeting Information](https://www.aan.com/events/annual-meeting) - [AAN Membership (Free for Students)](https://www.aan.com/MembershipApplication/) - [SIGN (Student Interest Group in Neurology)](https://www.aan.com/tools-resources/student-interest-group-in-neurology) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact | |------------------------------- |------------------------------- |---------------- |--------------------------------------------------| | Ria Geguera, Program Manager | rgeguera@aan.com | (800) 879-1960 | [AAN Contact Page](https://www.aan.com/about-the-aan/contact-us) | | Member Services | memberservices@aan.com | (800) 879-1960 | | ---

AAN Annual Meeting Medical Student Scholarship

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