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

September 2026 (Full application deadline, all materials due)

$65,000/year for 2 years plus $10,000/year stipend; total $150,000 over 2 years

Supports early-career investigators pursuing innovative clinical research projects in neurology with substantial financial and educational resources.

This award is forecasted and may not be offered every year; check the program page for updates.

--- ## Description This award is designed to encourage and support the next generation of clinical researchers in neurology by providing substantial financial and educational backing. The program aims to foster innovative clinical research projects, advance rigorous scientific inquiry, and promote the development of clinician-scientists committed to academic careers in neurology. Research supported may include patient-oriented studies, translational research, clinical trials, epidemiologic or behavioral studies, and development of new technologies or health services research relevant to neurological disease. --- ## Due Dates - September 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline; all applicant, mentor, and chair materials due) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $65,000 per year for two years (salary/research support) - $10,000 per year stipend for education and research-related costs - Total award: $150,000 over two years - Supplementation with other grants is allowed, but other external sources cannot exceed $75,000 annually. - No indirect costs allowed; funding is for direct costs only. --- ## Eligibility - Open to early-career investigators in clinical neurology research. - Applicants must have completed residency or a PhD no more than 5 years prior to the start of the award (typically July 1 of the funding year). - If both an MD and PhD, eligibility is based on the residency completion date. - Applicants at accredited US and international institutions are eligible. - No citizenship or visa restrictions; J1 visa holders may apply. - Must commit at least 70% protected research time (clinical duties limited to 30%). - Not eligible for those with current or prior K or R awards. - Advance Practice Providers (APPs) are not eligible. - Cannot use the award to fund a PhD program. - Only one application per applicant; applicants will be considered for all relevant clinical research training scholarships. --- ## Application Process - Submit a single application via the [AAN Clinical Research Training Scholarship program page](https://www.aan.com/research/clinical-research-training-scholarship-migraine). - Required documents: - Three-page research plan (PDF) - NIH Biosketch (PDF) - Mentor and department chair will receive automated requests to provide: - Mentor: Letter of support (≤1,000 words) and NIH Biosketch - Chair: Confirmation of protected research time (no letter required) - Applications are evaluated on the quality and originality of the research plan, applicant’s potential, training environment, and mentorship. - All attachments must follow NIH formatting guidelines. - Application materials must be submitted in PDF format. --- ## Additional Information - Funding begins July 1 or within 30 days of a signed institutional agreement. - No indirect costs allowed; only direct costs are covered. - Awardees may transfer institutions with appropriate documentation and approvals. - No-cost extensions may be requested with justification. - Award must be used in two consecutive years; cannot be spread over three years. - Strong mentorship and a well-developed training plan are critical for success. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Application Instructions](https://www.aan.com/research/clinical-research-training-scholarship-migraine) - [AAN Research Program Awards](https://www.aan.com/research/aan-research-program) - [AAN Research Program Application FAQs (PDF)](https://www.aan.com/siteassets/home-page/education-and-research/research/aan-research-program/research-program-application-faqs.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |----------------|--------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------| | Brooke Martin | Senior Research Coordinator | bmartin@aan.com | (612) 928-6154 | | AAN Member Services | — | memberservices@aan.com | (800) 879-1960 | | General Contact | — | [AAN Contact Page](https://www.aan.com/about-the-aan/contact-us) | — |

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