AAN Clinical Research Award in Stroke, Vascular Neurology, and Neurocritical Care
Supports early career clinical researchers in stroke, vascular neurology, and neurocritical care with a focus on mentorship, innovative research, and advancing neurological diagnosis or treatment.
Funder: American Academy of Neurology
Due Dates: September 10, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $65,000/year for 2 years plus $10,000/year stipend; total $150,000 over 2 years
Summary: Supports early career clinical researchers in stroke, vascular neurology, and neurocritical care with emphasis on mentorship and impactful research.
Key Information: All application components, including mentor and chair submissions, are due by the deadline.
Description
This award aims to recognize and support promising early career investigators conducting clinical research in stroke, vascular neurology, and neurocritical care. It emphasizes original, innovative research that advances the field of neurology, with a strong focus on mentorship, structured training plans, and robust statistical approaches. The goal is to foster the development of clinician-scientists committed to impactful, patient-oriented, or translational studies designed to improve diagnosis or treatment of neurological diseases.
