Harold Wolff-John Graham Award for Headache and Facial Pain Research
Forecasted
Harold Wolff-John Graham Award for Headache and Facial Pain Research supports early-career investigators by recognizing research and independent contributions that advance headache and facial pain research.
Funder: American Academy of Neurology
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Minimum $1,000 prize, complimentary 2027 Annual Meeting registration, and $100/day per diem for up to two days
Summary: Recognizes early-career investigators for research results and independent contributions in headache and facial pain.
Key Information: The recipient is expected to deliver a 10-minute lecture at a headache scientific session during the 2027 AAN Annual Meeting.
Description
Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and endowed by Endo Pharmaceuticals, this award recognizes early-career investigators who have carried out clinical, basic science, or multidisciplinary research in headache and facial pain. It honors Harold Wolff and John Graham for their outstanding contributions to headache research and inpatient care.
The award emphasizes investigators’ independent contributions and the overall impact of their work on the field. Review considers innovation, clearly described research, appropriate statistical methodology, ethical considerations, and the potential to fill a research gap. Scientific citizenship, academic excellence, scientific integrity, mentorship, professionalism, and inspiration for future generations also inform selection. Clear, succinct communication of research methods is valued.
