DEI Changemaker Award
The DEI Changemaker Award recognizes an AAN member for work that has increased diversity, equity, and inclusion in an academic neurology department and gives them a platform to share those contributions.
Funder: American Academy of Neurology
Due Dates: October 20, 2026 (applications close)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 prize and complimentary 2027 Annual Meeting registration
Summary: Recognizes an AAN member whose work has increased diversity, equity, and inclusion in an academic neurology department.
Key Information: Applicants must be actively certified neurologists residing in the United States.
Description
The American Academy of Neurology’s DEI Changemaker Award recognizes an individual who has made a meaningful contribution to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the neurology department of their academic institution. It acknowledges work already being done rather than funding a proposed research project.
The recipient is featured at the 2027 AAN Annual Meeting and gives a 30-minute presentation highlighting their work. The award is managed by AAN’s Diversity Officer Subcommittee, but applicants do not need to be diversity officers.
