Career Development Award - American Academy of Neurology
This three-year AAN award funds junior neurologists to conduct innovative research and receive structured mentorship, supporting their development as academic clinician-scientists.
Funder: American Academy of Neurology
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline — all documents, including mentor and chair, due; projected)
Funding Amounts: $150,000 per year for 3 years (total $450,000)
Summary: Three-year award supporting junior investigators in neurology to advance their academic research careers through structured mentorship and innovative research.
Key Information: Applicants must be AAN members, neurologists, and 5–10 years post-residency at award start; recipients of individual K or R awards are not eligible.
Description
The American Academy of Neurology's Career Development Award is a three-year program designed to support junior investigators pursuing an academic career in neurology. The award provides a structured training environment, strong mentorship, and funding for innovative research projects that advance the applicant's long-term career goals. Emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusiveness, the program aims to foster the next generation of clinician-scientists in the field of neurology.
