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

August 2026 (applications open, projected) | October 2026 (applications close, projected, 11:59 p.m. CT)

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

Honors completed quality improvement projects that enhance safety or quality in neurological practice, providing recognition and a platform to share results.

--- ## Description This award recognizes outstanding quality improvement projects that have demonstrably enhanced safety and/or quality in neurological practice. Its aim is to encourage innovation and highlight projects with measurable improvements in patient care or clinical processes. Awardees receive a monetary prize, a certificate of recognition, and the opportunity to present their findings at the AAN Annual Meeting, fostering broader dissemination of impactful quality improvement work in neurology. --- ## Due Dates - August 2026: Applications open (anticipated/projected) - October 2026: Applications close / Full application deadline (anticipated/projected, 11:59 p.m. CT) *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 awards are given each year - Award includes a certificate of recognition and the opportunity to present at the AAN Annual Meeting --- ## Eligibility - All individuals are eligible to apply; there are no membership or career stage restrictions. - Only completed quality improvement projects will be considered. Projects still in progress should be completed before applying. - Projects must focus on improving safety or quality in neurological practice. --- ## Application Process - Prepare the following materials: - Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the project lead - Project summary addressing the patient safety or quality issue, system of change, implementation, outcomes, and wider impact on neurology - One-page abstract (must summarize a completed project; promissory abstracts are not accepted) - Include: project participant names, title, objectives, background, methods, data/results, and conclusions - Submit all required documents through the [AAN QI Innovation Award portal](https://www.aan.com/research/qi-innovation-award) during the application window. --- ## Additional Information - Awardees are selected based on project impact, methodology, and outcomes, with an emphasis on sharing results with the neurology community. - The application requires a concise, well-documented summary of the completed project, including evidence of measurable improvement. --- ## External Links - [AAN QI Innovation Award Program Page](https://www.aan.com/research/qi-innovation-award) - [QI Innovation Award Requirements (DOC)](https://www.aan.com/siteassets/home-page/policy-and-guidelines/quality/quality-improvement/patient-safety/qi-innovation-award-requirements.doc) - [AAN Awards Search](https://www.aan.com/search/awards?page=1) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |-------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [quality@aan.com](mailto:quality@aan.com) | | Member Services | [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 Quality Improvement Project Award

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