DEI Innovator Grants
The DEI Innovator Grants from the American Academy of Neurology fund novel research projects that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within academic neurology and its communities.
Funder: American Academy of Neurology
Due Dates: October 20, 2026 (Full application deadline, 11:59 p.m. CT)
Funding Amounts: Two awards of $5,000 each; one-time, direct project costs only; no indirect/overhead allowed
Summary: Supports new, creative projects that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic neurology or their communities, especially for those early in their DEI work.
Key Information: Applicants must be active AAN members in the U.S. with little or no prior DEI project experience.
Description
The DEI Innovator Grants, offered by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), are designed to fund innovative, untested projects, events, or activities that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within academic neurology departments or their surrounding communities. These grants specifically encourage applications from individuals who are early in their DEI journey or are piloting novel approaches. Recipients will have opportunities to collaborate with Diversity Officers and share their initiatives broadly within the AAN community.
