John Dystel Prize for Multiple Sclerosis Research
The John Dystel Prize for Multiple Sclerosis Research by the American Academy of Neurology honors innovative, impactful research advancing the understanding or treatment of multiple sclerosis.
Funder: American Academy of Neurology
Due Dates: October 20, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: $40,000 prize; includes sculpture, complimentary registration, and travel reimbursement for the AAN Annual Meeting
Summary: Recognizes and supports outstanding, innovative research that has significantly advanced the understanding, prevention, treatment, or cure of multiple sclerosis.
Key Information: Open to both self-applicants and nominations; industry employees are not eligible.
Description
The award, jointly presented by the American Academy of Neurology and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, honors exceptional research achievements that have led to significant breakthroughs in the understanding, prevention, treatment, or cure of multiple sclerosis (MS). The prize is designed to recognize transformative, innovative, and ongoing research directly related to MS, rather than serving as a lifetime achievement award. Awardees are expected to demonstrate originality, impact, and direct relevance to MS, with recent and active research as a primary consideration.
