George C. Cotzias, MD, Memorial Fellowships
George C. Cotzias, MD, Memorial Fellowships support young neurologists’ research, teaching, and patient care to advance understanding and treatment of Parkinson’s disease and related movement disorders.
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Funder: American Parkinson Disease Association
Due Dates: April 9, 2027 (LOI opens) | May 17, 2027 (LOI deadline) | June 21, 2027 (Full application invitations) | July 19, 2027 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $125,000 annually for three years ($375,000 total), January 1, 2028–December 31, 2030
Summary: Supports promising young neurologists establishing careers in research, teaching, and patient care related to Parkinson’s disease and related neurological movement disorders.
Key Information: Applicants must be US-licensed physicians sponsored by a nonprofit institution in the United States or its territories.
Description
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) established the George C. Cotzias Memorial Fellowship to honor a pioneer in the pharmacologic exploration of brain function and the treatment of Parkinson’s disease with levodopa. The fellowship aims to encourage young neurologists to follow his leadership and develop careers addressing Parkinson’s disease and related neurological movement disorders.
The fellowship supports research, teaching, and patient care relevant to the problems, causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of these disorders. It provides three consecutive years of salary and supporting research expenses, helping promising clinicians establish their careers. The program is part of APDA’s commitment to scientific work focused on discovering the causes of Parkinson’s disease and finding a cure.
