Funder: American Academy of Neurology
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Minimum $1,000 prize, complimentary Annual Meeting registration, and $100/day per diem for up to two days
Summary: Recognizes an individual’s outstanding research contributions and commitment to advancing behavioral neurology.
Key Information: Applicants must be within 10 years of their most recent training and hold no rank above assistant professor.
Description
The Norman Geschwind Prize in Behavioral Neurology recognizes an individual for outstanding research and a strong commitment to expanding behavioral neurology. Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), it is endowed by Dr. Geschwind’s family, friends, and colleagues; Pfizer Inc.; and the Society for Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology.
The prize encompasses behavioral, geriatric, and cognitive neurology, neuropsychology, neuropsychiatry, cognitive neuroscience, and other work within behavioral neurology. Review considers innovative research, its potential to fill a gap, appropriate statistical methodology, and ethical considerations. Recognition also takes account of scientific citizenship, scientific integrity, academic excellence, mentorship, professionalism, and inspiration for future generations. The recipient is expected to present a topic of their choice during a scientific session at the AAN Annual Meeting.
