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

September 2026 (full application deadline)

$75,000/year for two years ($150,000 total); direct costs only; no indirect costs permitted.

Supports early career investigators in ALS clinical research, emphasizing mentorship, originality, and career development.

--- ## Description This scholarship is designed to encourage and support early career investigators pursuing innovative, patient-oriented, or translational clinical research in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The award aims to foster the development of future leaders in ALS research by providing funding for original research projects, robust mentorship, and a strong emphasis on career development and training plans. The program is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the neurology research community. --- ## Due Dates - September 2026 (anticipated full application deadline; all applicant, mentor, and chair documents due) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $75,000 per year for two consecutive years (total $150,000). - Direct costs only; no indirect costs are allowed. - Funds may be used for salary, research expenses, travel, equipment, tuition, and other direct research costs. - Funding begins July 1 or within 30 days of contract execution. - Award cannot be spread over more than two consecutive years. --- ## Eligibility - **Career Stage:** Early career investigators (MD, PhD, or equivalent) who have completed residency or defended their PhD between June 30, 2021, and July 1, 2026. - **Membership:** Must be an AAN member. - **Institution:** Applicants from accredited US and international institutions are eligible. - **Protected Time:** 70% research time must be protected; clinical duties limited to 30%. - **Other Funding:** Applicants may not hold another external award equal to or greater than $75,000/year during the funding period. K or R award recipients are ineligible. - **Citizenship:** No US citizenship requirement; J-1 visa holders may apply. - **Other:** Not open to advanced practice providers (APPs). Multiple applications from the same institution are allowed. --- ## Application Process - **Application Materials:** - Three-page research plan (PDF), including aims, background, methodology, and any preliminary data (references not counted in page limit). - NIH-format biosketch (PDF) for applicant and mentor. - **Mentor Letter:** Mentor submits a letter of support (≤1,000 words) and NIH biosketch via a dedicated link. - **Chair Confirmation:** Chair will confirm protected research time and provide a list of non-research duties via a provided link. - **Format:** All documents must be submitted as PDFs, following NIH formatting guidelines. - **Submission:** Only one application per applicant; applicants will be considered for all relevant clinical research training scholarships within this category. - **Review Criteria:** Quality and originality of the research plan, applicant’s promise, strength of mentorship and training environment, innovation, and project significance. --- ## Additional Information - Funding is for direct costs only; indirect costs and membership dues are not permitted. - Awardees must notify AAN if they receive an equivalent external award before or during the funding period. - Transfers between institutions are permitted with appropriate documentation. - No-cost extensions may be requested with justification. - Research must be patient-oriented or translational, aiming to develop treatments or enhance diagnosis in ALS. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Application Instructions](https://www.aan.com/research/richard-olney-award-als) - [2026 Eligibility, Funding, and Application FAQs (PDF)](https://www.aan.com/siteassets/home-page/education-and-research/research/aan-research-program/2026-research-faq.pdf) - [NIH Biosketch Format and Instructions](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms/biosketch.htm) - [AAN Research Program Opportunities](https://www.aan.com/research/aan-research-program) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |-----------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------| | Ashley Nielsen, Research Grants Administrator | [research@aan.com](mailto:research@aan.com) | (612) 928-6378 | | AAN Member Services | [memberservices@aan.com](mailto:memberservices@aan.com) | (800) 879-1960 | | [AAN Contact Page](https://www.aan.com/about-the-aan/contact-us) | | |

ALS Clinical Research Training Scholarship

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