Supports early career clinicians in patient-oriented research on frontotemporal degeneration, emphasizing mentorship, innovation, and clinical research training.
Funder: American Academy of Neurology
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Application deadline for all documents) | October 2026 (Application deadline, historical prior-year date projected)
Funding Amounts: $65,000/year for 2 years plus $10,000/year stipend for research/education; total $150,000 over two years.
Summary: Supports early career clinicians pursuing patient-oriented research in frontotemporal degeneration, emphasizing mentorship and clinical research training.
Key Information: 70% protected research time required; applicants considered for all relevant clinical research training scholarships with a single application.
This award recognizes and supports early career investigators conducting clinical research in frontotemporal degeneration (FTD). The program aims to foster the development of clinical care providers interested in pursuing careers in patient-oriented research, with a strong emphasis on innovative research plans, robust mentorship, and structured training. The initiative is designed to help promising clinician-scientists launch independent research careers focused on FTD.