[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 conducting innovative clinical research on Alzheimer's and related dementias, emphasizing mentorship and impactful contributions to neurology.

--- ## Description This award aims to foster high-quality clinical research by supporting early-career clinician-scientists focused on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. It is designed to help investigators develop original, impactful research projects that advance understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of neurological diseases. The program emphasizes strong mentorship, a well-developed hypothesis, rigorous statistical planning, and a comprehensive training plan to help recipients establish successful academic research careers in neurology. --- ## Due Dates - September 2026 (anticipated full application deadline; all application materials, including mentor and chair submissions, are due) *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/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 other external sources cannot exceed $75,000 annually --- ## Eligibility - Must be an AAN member with an MD, PhD, or equivalent doctoral-level clinical degree. - Must have completed clinical residency or PhD no more than 5 years before the award start date (July 1, 2026). - If both residency and PhD were completed, eligibility is based on residency completion. - Fellowship completion after residency does not affect eligibility timing. - Open to applicants at accredited US and international institutions. - Research must be patient-oriented or translational, with preference for projects advancing therapies, diagnostics, or preventive tools for neurological disease. - 70% protected research time required (clinical service limited to 30%). - Not eligible if you have received a K or R award; institutional awards (e.g., KL2, K12) are allowed if they end before July 1, 2026. - Not open to Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). --- ## Application Process - Submit online application via the [AAN Research Program portal](https://www.aan.com/research/robert-katzman-md-clinical-training-scholarship). - Required attachments: - Three-page research plan (PDF) outlining aims, background, methodology, and preliminary data (references do not count toward the page limit). - NIH Biosketch (see [NIH template and instructions](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms/biosketch.htm)). - After submission: - Chair receives a link to confirm the applicant’s protected research time (no letter required). - Mentor submits a reference letter (≤1,000 words) describing their support, the applicant’s training plan, and institutional commitment to protected time. - Mentor also uploads their own NIH Biosketch. - All documents, including mentor and chair submissions, must be received by the application deadline. - Applications are evaluated on research plan quality, applicant promise, training environment, innovation, and project significance. --- ## Additional Information - Funding begins July 1 (or within 30 days of contract execution). - No indirect costs allowed; award covers direct costs only (salary, travel, equipment, tuition, etc.). - Applicants may only submit one application per cycle and will be considered for all relevant clinical research training scholarships. - Recipients may not defer the award or spread funding over non-consecutive years. - 70% protected time applies to research and coursework; clinical responsibilities are limited to 30%. - If you receive equivalent external funding before the award starts, you may have to forfeit the AAN award. --- ## External Links - [AAN Robert Katzman, MD Clinical Research Training Scholarship Program Page](https://www.aan.com/research/robert-katzman-md-clinical-training-scholarship) - [AAN Research Program FAQs (PDF)](https://www.aan.com/siteassets/home-page/education-and-research/research/aan-research-program/2026-research-faq.pdf) - [NIH Biosketch Format & Instructions](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms/biosketch.htm) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role/Area | Email | Phone | |----------------------|---------------|------------------------------|-------------------| | Ashley Nielsen | Research Grants Admin | research@aan.com | (612) 928-6378 | | Michelle Maxwell | Senior Manager, Research Program | mmaxwell@aan.com | (612) 928-6001 | | General Inquiries | Member Services | memberservices@aan.com | (800) 879-1960 | | AAN Contact Form | General | [Contact Form](https://www.aan.com/about-the-aan/contact-us) | |

AAN Clinical Research Award in Alzheimer's and Related Dementias

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