AAN Movement Disorders Award
Forecasted
The AAN Movement Disorders Award from the American Academy of Neurology honors major research achievements advancing the science of Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders.
Funder: American Academy of Neurology
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Minimum $1,500 prize; complimentary registration for AAN Annual Meeting; certificate of recognition
Summary: Recognizes individuals for outstanding contributions or lifetime achievement in Parkinson’s disease or movement disorders research, with a featured lecture at the AAN Annual Meeting.
Description
This award, presented by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the Parkinson’s Foundation, and the AAN Movement Disorders Section, honors individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the understanding of Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders. The award can recognize either a single outstanding achievement or a lifetime of impactful work. Recipients are invited to deliver a featured lecture at the AAN Annual Meeting, helping advance the field’s discourse and visibility. In addition to a monetary prize and formal recognition, the awardee receives complimentary registration for the AAN Annual Meeting.
