AAN Publications Essay Award
This award honors the best original essays by medical students on neurology topics, with winners presenting at the AAN Annual Meeting and having their work showcased.
Funder: American Academy of Neurology
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected: October 21 or October 31, 11:59 p.m. CT)
Funding Amounts: Grand Prize: $1,000; Three additional winners: $350 each; includes Annual Meeting registration, travel, and housing reimbursement.
Summary: Recognizes the best original essays by medical students on topics relevant to neurology, with winners presenting at the AAN Annual Meeting.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check the program page for official updates.
Description
This award stimulates interest in neurology by recognizing outstanding original essays written by medical students for a general neurology audience. Essays are judged on writing quality, clarity, creativity, and relevance to neurology, and may take diverse forms such as historical discussion, reflections, fiction, poetry, or commentary. Winners are expected to present their essays at the AAN Annual Meeting and will have their work showcased on the AAN website.
