Stanley Fahn Junior Faculty Award
Supports early-career faculty in transitioning to independent Parkinson’s disease research by funding innovative projects with direct impact on PD understanding.
Funder: Parkinson's Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Letter of Intent) | February 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $300,000 total over 3 years; up to 10% indirect costs; salary support up to 40% of total salary
Summary: Supports early-career faculty in Parkinson’s research to help them transition to independent research careers.
Key Information: Offered every other year; only one award per institution per cycle; U.S. and Canada faculty only.
Description
The Stanley Fahn Junior Faculty Award, offered by the Parkinson's Foundation, is designed to support promising early-career scientists in Parkinson’s disease (PD) research as they transition from mentored to independent research roles. The program aims to prevent the loss of emerging talent by providing critical funding and mentorship, enabling recipients to secure independent funding and establish themselves as leaders in PD research. The award targets clinical, pre-clinical, or basic research projects that propose novel hypotheses or inventive methodologies with direct impact on the understanding of Parkinson’s disease.
