Stanley Fahn Junior Faculty Award
The Stanley Fahn Junior Faculty Award funds innovative early-career research in Parkinson’s disease, supporting junior faculty as they move toward independent scientific careers.
Funder: Parkinson's Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Letter of Intent) | February 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 total over 3 years (includes up to 10% indirect costs); salary support up to 40% of total salary allowed
Summary: Supports early-career faculty in Parkinson’s disease research as they transition to independent investigators, focusing on innovative clinical, pre-clinical, or basic research.
Key Information: Offered every other year (next cycle: 2026–2027); only one award per institution per cycle.
Description
The Stanley Fahn Junior Faculty Award is designed to support promising early-career scientists in the field of Parkinson’s disease (PD) research. The award aims to bridge the critical funding gap as junior faculty transition from mentored positions to independent research careers, helping to retain top talent in PD research. The program funds innovative clinical, pre-clinical, or basic research projects that advance the understanding of PD, with an emphasis on novel hypotheses and inventive methodologies. Institutional support is required, and the program is intended to foster future leaders in Parkinson’s research.
