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

September 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)

Two-year award; typical range $150,000–$450,000 total

Supports early career researchers advancing clinical or preclinical studies on adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) mechanisms, diagnosis, or treatment.

This award is not offered in 2026; next cycle projected for 2027.

--- ## Description This two-year award, funded by Arrivederci ALD through the American Brain Foundation in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), is designed to recognize and support early career investigators conducting high-quality clinical or preclinical research on all forms of adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). The program aims to deepen scientific understanding of ALD disease mechanisms, improve diagnosis, and advance potential treatments. The award encourages innovative research that contributes to the knowledge base and therapeutic development for ALD. --- ## Due Dates - September 2027 (Full application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Two-year award - Typical total funding ranges from $150,000 to $450,000 - Supports protected research time and career development for early career investigators --- ## Eligibility - Intended for early career investigators (e.g., junior faculty, fellows, or postdoctoral researchers) - Applicants should propose clinical or preclinical research focused on disease mechanisms, diagnosis, or treatment of any form of ALD - Applicants may only apply to one category in the AAN Research Program per cycle - Award will not be offered in 2026; next anticipated application cycle is 2027 --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the [AAN Research Program portal](https://www.aan.com/research/aan-research-program) - Account creation with AAN is required ([create an account](https://www.aan.com/nonmember-account-creation/)) - Applicants select their preferred award categories during the application process - Prepare a research proposal, CV, and any supporting documents as outlined in the program guidelines - Review program requirements and eligibility criteria carefully on the official program page --- ## Additional Information - The award is funded by Arrivederci ALD via the American Brain Foundation, in collaboration with AAN - Focus areas include all forms of ALD, spanning basic, translational, and clinical research - The program aims to foster the next generation of ALD researchers by providing mentorship and protected research time --- ## External Links - [AAN Research Program Overview](https://www.aan.com/research/aan-research-program) - [Clinical Research Training Scholarship in ALD (Program Page)](https://www.aan.com/research/clinical-research-scholarship-adrenoleukodystrophy) - [AAN Account Creation](https://www.aan.com/nonmember-account-creation/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | General Contact | [memberservices@aan.com](mailto:memberservices@aan.com) | | Phone | (800) 879-1960 | | Contact Page | [AAN Contact Us](https://www.aan.com/about-the-aan/contact-us) |

AAN Publications Arrivederci ALD Award

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