Funder: American Academy of Neurology
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Two awards of $5,000 each
Summary: Supports projects, events, and activities fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic neurology departments or their communities.
Key Information: Applicants must be active AAN members residing in the United States with academic affiliations and DEI experience.
Description
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) DEI Project Grants support projects, events, and activities that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within academic neurology departments or the communities they serve. Designed for people already experienced and working in DEI within their departments, the program supports defined projects rather than indirect institutional expenses. Applicants do not need to hold a diversity officer position.
The program is managed by the AAN Diversity Officer Subcommittee. Past funded work includes neurology career pathways for underserved students, equitable dementia counseling, community engagement around epilepsy care, workplace microaggression education, and improved patient portal access for Spanish-speaking families. Recipients share progress and outcomes with the subcommittee through virtual meetings and a final report.
