Funds research to improve neurologic education and educator training through studies on teaching methods, educational tools, and program effectiveness in neurology.
Funder: American Academy of Neurology
Due Dates: July 8, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per award; 3 awards; project period: Jan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027
Summary: Supports research to improve neurologic education programs and advance neurology educator training and scholarship.
The Education Research Grant from the American Academy of Neurology Institute (AANI) funds research projects focused on the effectiveness of neurologic education programs. The grant aims to foster both qualitative and quantitative research into how neurology knowledge and training are acquired and expanded, supporting hypothesis-driven educational interventions or observations. Projects may address the development of new teaching methods, tools, or the evaluation of existing educational programs, with the goal of enhancing the training of neurology educators and improving the quality and impact of neurology education. The grant also supports career development for educators as leaders and scholars in medical education.