Clinical Fellowship Program
This grant supports early-career scientists with two annual fellowships to advance clinical research and innovation in ALS diagnosis and treatment.
Funder: ALS Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Letter of Intent) | December 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $150,000 over 2 years (Clinical Research Training Scholarship) | $240,000 over 3 years (Richard Olney Award); 2 awards annually
Summary: Supports early-career researchers in ALS clinical studies with two annual fellowships to foster innovative research and professional growth.
Key Information: Application is a two-stage process (LOI, then full proposal by invitation).
Description
The Clinical Fellowship Program, supported by the ALS Association and American Brain Foundation in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology, is designed to encourage and support promising young scientists in pursuing clinical research in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The program offers two prestigious awards annually: the Clinical Research Training Scholarship in ALS and the Richard Olney Clinician-Scientist Development Award. These fellowships aim to advance innovative research into ALS diagnosis and treatment, while also helping recipients build a foundation for further funding from organizations like NIH. The awards are intended to serve as stepping stones for early-career investigators seeking to establish themselves in ALS clinical research.
