Clinical Fellowship Program
This grant supports early-career clinician-scientists conducting innovative clinical research to advance ALS diagnosis and treatment, fostering professional growth and future research opportunities.
Funder: ALS Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Clinical Fellowship Program – all documents due, projected)
Funding Amounts: $150,000 over 2 years (Clinical Research Training Scholarship) | $240,000 over 3 years (Richard Olney Clinician-Scientist Award)
Summary: Supports early-career researchers in ALS clinical studies, fostering professional development and innovative research.
Key Information: Applicants may only submit one application per cycle; all materials (including mentor and chair submissions) are due by the stated deadline.
Description
The Clinical Fellowship Program, supported by the ALS Association and American Brain Foundation in partnership with the American Academy of Neurology, is designed to encourage promising early-career clinician-scientists to pursue clinical studies in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The program’s goal is to accelerate the development of new treatments and improved diagnostic tools for ALS by supporting innovative research and fostering professional growth. Awardees receive funding for salary, education, and research-related expenses, with the program serving as a bridge to further opportunities such as NIH grants.
