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

October 2026

$1,000 prize per recipient; up to two awards annually; includes certificate and presentation opportunity

Recognizes up to two outstanding quality improvement projects annually that enhance safety or quality in clinical neurology practice.

--- ## Description This award honors individuals or teams for exemplary quality improvement projects that advance patient safety or quality in neurology clinical practice. Each year, up to two recipients are selected for their demonstrated impact on care processes or outcomes, with a focus on innovative, evidence-based approaches that can be adopted more broadly within the field. Awardees receive a monetary prize, formal recognition, and the opportunity to present their work at the AAN Annual Meeting. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $1,000 prize per recipient - Up to two recipients selected annually - Additional benefits: Certificate of recognition and opportunity to present project findings at the AAN Annual Meeting --- ## Eligibility - Open to all individuals or teams involved in neurology-related quality improvement projects - Projects must be completed at the time of submission; promissory or in-progress abstracts will not be considered - No restrictions on professional status or institutional affiliation --- ## Application Process - Prepare the following documents: - Curriculum Vitae (CV) of project lead - Project Summary (addressing the identified safety/quality issue, change methodology, implementation, outcomes, and broader impact) - One-page (or two-page, per program year) abstract including: - Project participant names - Project title - Objectives - Background - Methods - Data and results - Conclusions - Submit application via the award portal during the open period - Only completed projects will be reviewed; in-progress projects should apply in subsequent cycles --- ## Additional Information - Recipients are recognized for their dedication to improving neurology care through innovative, evidence-based quality improvement initiatives. - Winning projects may be highlighted at the AAN Annual Meeting and in AAN publications. --- ## External Links - [Program page and application instructions](https://www.aan.com/research/qi-innovation-award) - [Award requirements document](https://www.aan.com/siteassets/home-page/policy-and-guidelines/quality/quality-improvement/patient-safety/qi-innovation-award-requirements.doc) - [Contact the American Academy of Neurology](https://www.aan.com/about-the-aan/contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |---------------------------|------------------------------|-------------------| | AAN Member Services | memberservices@aan.com | (800) 879-1960 | | AAN Quality Programs Team | quality@aan.com | |

AAN Quality Improvement Project Award

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