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

September 2026 (full application deadline, projected)

$65,000/year for 2 years plus $10,000/year stipend for education/research costs; total $150,000

Supports early career investigators in neurology pursuing innovative clinical and translational research with strong mentorship and career development.

--- ## Description The Clinical Research Training Scholarship from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) supports early career investigators committed to advancing clinical and translational research in neurology. The award is designed to foster the development of clinician-scientists by providing substantial financial support, mentorship, and structured career development. Eligible research includes patient-oriented studies, translational research for treatment or diagnostic development, epidemiologic or behavioral studies, clinical trials, disease mechanism investigations, new technology development, and health services or outcomes research. The program places a strong emphasis on innovation, hypothesis-driven approaches, detailed statistical planning, and a clear, gap-based career trajectory. --- ## Due Dates - September 2026 (full application deadline, anticipated/projected; includes all required documents from applicant, mentor, and chair) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $65,000 per year for two years (salary support) - Additional $10,000 per year stipend for education and research-related costs - Total award: $150,000 over two years - Supplementation with other grants is allowed, but other grant sources cannot exceed $75,000 annually --- ## Eligibility - Must be an AAN member interested in an academic career in neurological research. - Must hold an MD, PhD, or equivalent doctoral-level clinical degree. - Must have completed clinical residency or PhD no more than 5 years prior to the start of the award (July 1, 2026). - If both residency and PhD are completed, eligibility is based on residency completion. - If a fellowship was completed after residency, eligibility is still based on residency completion date. - Applicants from accredited US and international institutions are eligible. - Research must be patient-oriented or translational, with direct relevance to neurological disease. - Institution must commit to 70% protected research time for the applicant. --- ## Application Process - Prepare and submit: - Three-page research plan (including aims, background, methodology, and preliminary data if available; references do not count toward the limit). - NIH Biosketch (applicant and mentor). - After submission: - Chair will confirm applicant’s clinical service responsibilities (no more than 30% time). - Mentor will submit a reference letter (max 1,000 words) and upload their NIH Biosketch. - Applications are evaluated on: - Quality and originality of research plan - Applicant’s potential and career plan - Training environment and mentorship - Project innovation and significance --- ## Additional Information - Supplementation of the award with other grants is permitted, provided total funding from other sources does not exceed $75,000 annually. - The program strongly encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion. - For further details, see the [AAN Clinical Research Training Scholarships page](https://www.aan.com/research/clinical-research-training-scholarships) and the [2026 FAQ](https://www.aan.com/siteassets/home-page/education-and-research/research/aan-research-program/2026-research-faq.pdf). --- ## External Links - [AAN Clinical Research Training Scholarships](https://www.aan.com/research/clinical-research-training-scholarships) - [AAN Research Program Overview](https://www.aan.com/research/aan-research-program) - [NIH Biosketch Template](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms/biosketch.htm) - [2026 Scholarship FAQ](https://www.aan.com/siteassets/home-page/education-and-research/research/aan-research-program/2026-research-faq.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Additional Info | |----------------------------|-------------------------------|----------------|-----------------| | Ashley Nielsen (AAN Research) | [research@aan.com](mailto:research@aan.com) | (612) 928-6378 | [AAN Contact Page](https://www.aan.com/about-the-aan/contact-us) | ---

Clinical Research Training Scholarship - American Academy of Neurology

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