[American Academy of Neurology](https://www.aan.com)

September 2026

$65,000/year for 2 years plus $10,000/year for education/research costs; total $150,000 (direct costs only)

Supports early career investigators conducting innovative clinical research in stroke, vascular neurology, or neurocritical care.

Supplementation with other grants is allowed if external support does not exceed $75,000/year.

--- ## Description This award recognizes and supports early career investigators engaged in clinical research related to stroke, vascular neurology, and neurocritical care. The program aims to foster innovative, patient-oriented, or translational research that advances diagnostics or treatments for neurological diseases. Emphasis is placed on strong mentorship, a clear and feasible research and training plan, and the potential to progress the field and support the applicant’s long-term career in academic neurology. Projects may include epidemiologic, behavioral, clinical trials, disease mechanism studies, new technology development, or health services and outcomes research. --- ## Due Dates - September 2026 (anticipated full application deadline; deadline for all documents, including mentor and chair submissions) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $65,000 per year for two years (direct costs only) - Additional $10,000 per year for education and research-related costs - Total award: $150,000 over two years - No indirect costs allowed; funds may be used for salary, research expenses, travel, equipment, tuition, and research-related personnel --- ## Eligibility - Early career investigators with an MD, PhD, or equivalent doctoral-level clinical degree - Must have completed clinical residency or PhD within five years prior to the award start (i.e., after July 1, 2021, for September 2026 cycle) - Applicants must be AAN members and affiliated with an accredited US institution - No citizenship requirement, but research must be conducted at a US institution - Cannot have received a K or R award; institutional awards (e.g., KL2, K12) are permitted if ended by the award start - Must have 70% protected research time (clinical duties limited to 30%) - Not open to Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) - Multiple applications from the same institution are allowed --- ## Application Process - Submit a PDF of a three-page research plan (including aims, background, methods, preliminary data if available; references do not count toward the limit) - Submit a PDF of the applicant’s NIH Biosketch ([template and instructions](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms/biosketch.htm)) - Mentor and chair will receive automated emails to submit required materials: - Chair: Confirms protected research time (no letter required) - Mentor: Submits a reference letter (≤1,000 words) and uploads their NIH Biosketch - All documents must be submitted by the application deadline - Budget and budget narrative required with the application - PDF format required for all uploads --- ## Additional Information - Supplementation with other grants is allowed if total external support does not exceed $75,000 per year - Funding begins July 1 or within 30 days of contract execution - Award is for direct costs only; no indirect costs or institutional overhead - Recipients must notify AAN if they receive equivalent external funding before or during the award period - Research plan should be original but may relate to the mentor’s work - Strong mentorship and a well-defined training plan are essential - NIH formatting guidelines for attachments apply (font, margins, etc.) - For detailed FAQs and eligibility matrix, see the [AAN Research Program FAQ](https://www.aan.com/siteassets/home-page/education-and-research/research/aan-research-program/2026-research-faq.pdf) --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Application Details](https://www.aan.com/research/lawrence-m-brass-stroke-award) - [AAN Research Program FAQ (PDF)](https://www.aan.com/siteassets/home-page/education-and-research/research/aan-research-program/2026-research-faq.pdf) - [NIH Biosketch Format & Instructions](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms/biosketch.htm) - [AAN Research Grants Overview](https://www.aan.com/research/aan-research-program) --- ## Contact Information | Role | Contact | |-------------|------------------------------------------| | General | [memberservices@aan.com](mailto:memberservices@aan.com) \| [(800) 879-1960](tel:8008791960) | | Research Grants | [research@aan.com](mailto:research@aan.com) (Ashley Nielsen, Research Grants Administrator) | For detailed or programmatic questions, contact the Research Grants Administrator listed above.

Clinical Research Award in Stroke, Vascular Neurology, and Neurocritical Care

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