Clinical Research Award in Stroke, Vascular Neurology, and Neurocritical Care
Supports early career researchers leading innovative clinical studies in stroke, vascular neurology, and neurocritical care to improve diagnosis and treatment.
Funder: American Academy of Neurology
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline for applicant, mentor, and chair documents; projected)
Funding Amounts: $65,000/year for 2 years plus $10,000/year education/research stipend; total $150,000 (direct costs only)
Summary: Supports early career researchers conducting innovative clinical studies in stroke, vascular neurology, and neurocritical care to advance diagnosis and treatment.
Key Information: Requires 70% protected research time; application includes mentor and chair components; NIH Biosketch format required.
Description
This award is designed to recognize and support early career investigators pursuing high-quality clinical research in stroke, vascular neurology, and neurocritical care. The goal is to advance diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes in neurological diseases by funding promising clinician-scientists with innovative, patient-oriented, or translational research projects. Eligible research may include epidemiologic or behavioral studies, clinical trials, disease mechanism research, new technology development, and health services or outcomes research. The program emphasizes originality, scientific rigor, strong mentorship, and a structured training plan to foster long-term research careers.
