Irwin Schatz Award for Autonomic Disorders honors investigators for innovative research, publications, and diagnostic or therapeutic advances that shape understanding and care of autonomic disorders.
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Funder: American Academy of Neurology
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 prize, certificate of recognition, and complimentary AAN Annual Meeting registration
Summary: Recognizes investigators whose research, publications, or diagnostic and therapeutic advances have shaped the field of autonomic disorders.
Key Information: Industry employees are ineligible; AAN membership is not required.
The Irwin Schatz Award for Autonomic Disorders is sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and endowed by Lundbeck, Inc. It honors investigators who have advanced the field through highly innovative research, impactful publications, or new diagnostic or therapeutic approaches. The award recognizes contributions that have shaped the understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of autonomic disorders.
The focus is on an investigator’s independent contributions and the impact of their body of work. Alongside research accomplishments, the award values scientific citizenship, scientific integrity, academic excellence, mentorship, professionalism, and inspiration for future generations. Both self-applications and nominations are accepted.