Parkinson's Foundation Conference Awards fund expert-led meetings that advance Parkinson’s research, foster collaboration, and require public sharing of scientific outcomes.
Funder: Parkinson's Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (apply at least 90 days before the proposed conference date)
Funding Amounts: No fixed minimum or maximum; award size determined by review and conference impact.
Summary: Supports expert-led conferences advancing Parkinson’s disease research, with emphasis on collaboration, community engagement, and public sharing of outcomes.
The Conference Awards program from the Parkinson's Foundation provides support for organizing scientific or clinical meetings that address unresolved challenges in Parkinson's disease research. The goal is to foster collaboration, define emerging research questions, plan clinical trials, or standardize research methods. Applicants are encouraged to involve people living with Parkinson’s disease, ensuring community engagement is an integral part of the conference. The Foundation requires that outcomes from supported conferences are made publicly available, promoting transparency and knowledge dissemination.