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

September 2026 (Full application deadline)

$65,000/year for 2 years plus $10,000/year for education/research costs; total $150,000 over 2 years.

Supports early career investigators pursuing innovative clinical or translational research in ALS, with a focus on mentorship and career development.

--- ## Description This award is designed to foster high-quality clinical and translational research in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) by supporting early career investigators. The scholarship encourages patient-oriented or translational research aimed at developing new treatments or enhancing diagnostic tools for neurological diseases, with a special focus on ALS. The program values originality, strong mentorship, and a well-structured training plan, aiming to advance the recipient’s long-term career in neurological research. --- ## Due Dates - September 2026 (anticipated full application deadline, based on annual cycle) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $65,000 per year for two years (salary and research support) - Additional $10,000 per year for education and research-related costs - Total award: $150,000 over two years - Supplementation with other grants is allowed, but concurrent external funding (excluding institutional salary support) cannot exceed $75,000 annually --- ## Eligibility - Early career investigators with an MD, PhD, or equivalent doctoral-level clinical degree - Must have completed clinical residency or defended PhD thesis no more than 5 years prior to July 1 of the award year (i.e., between June 30, 2021, and July 1, 2026 for the 2026 cycle) - If both residency and PhD are completed, eligibility is based on the date residency was completed - Completion of a fellowship after residency does not alter eligibility, which remains based on residency completion date - Applicants at accredited US and international institutions are eligible - No citizenship or visa restrictions (J-1 visa holders may apply) - Applicants must commit to at least 70% protected research time (clinical responsibilities limited to 30%) - Not eligible if you have received a K or R award; other external funding cannot exceed $75,000/year - Only one application may be submitted per cycle, but applicants will be considered for all relevant clinical research training scholarships --- ## Application Process - Prepare and submit: - Three-page research plan (PDF) including aims, background, methodology, and any supporting preliminary data/figures (references do not count toward page limit) - NIH-formatted biosketch (PDF) for the applicant - Upon submission: - Chair receives an electronic form to confirm applicant’s clinical responsibilities are ≤30% and to list non-research service (no letter required) - Mentor receives a link to submit a reference letter (≤1,000 words) detailing support, mentorship plan, and institutional commitment to 70% protected research time, and must also upload an NIH biosketch - All documents, including those from mentor and chair, must be submitted by the application deadline --- ## Additional Information - The award supports direct costs only; no indirect costs are allowed - Funds must be used over two consecutive years (no gap years permitted) - Awardees may supplement with other external grants if total external support does not exceed $75,000/year - Application evaluation criteria include research plan quality, applicant’s promise, mentorship strength, innovation, and career development plan - See [AAN Research Program FAQs](https://www.aan.com/siteassets/home-page/education-and-research/research/aan-research-program/2026-research-faq.pdf) for detailed eligibility and application guidance --- ## External Links - [Program Page: ALS Clinical Research Training Scholarship](https://www.aan.com/research/clinical-research-training-scholarship-als) - [AAN Research Program Main Page](https://www.aan.com/research/aan-research-program) - [NIH Biosketch Format and Resources](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms/biosketch.htm) - [2026 Research Program FAQs (PDF)](https://www.aan.com/siteassets/home-page/education-and-research/research/aan-research-program/2026-research-faq.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |-----------------|-------------------------------|-----------------| | Ashley Nielsen | research@aan.com | (612) 928-6378 | | AAN Member Services | memberservices@aan.com | (800) 879-1960 | For program-specific questions, contact Ashley Nielsen. For general inquiries, contact AAN Member Services.

ALS Clinical Research Training Scholarship

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