[American Academy of Neurology](https://www.aan.com)

October 2026

$1,000 prize, certificate, complimentary AAN Annual Meeting registration, and per diem for up to two days

Recognizes early career investigators for significant contributions to movement disorders research, with an invited lecture at the AAN Annual Meeting.

--- ## Description This award honors early career investigators who have made impactful contributions to research in movement disorders. Named after Dr. Jon Stolk, a pioneer in Parkinson's Disease drug development, the award celebrates scientific excellence and advances in the understanding of movement disorders. Recipients are invited to present a lecture at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting, highlighting their research achievements. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $1,000 prize - Certificate of recognition - Complimentary registration for the AAN Annual Meeting - $100 per diem for up to two days to support attendance at the meeting (subject to in-person event feasibility) --- ## Eligibility - Must be no more than 10 years from completion of most recent training program - Must hold no higher academic rank than assistant professor - Applicants do not need to be AAN members - Industry employees are not eligible --- ## Application Process Applicants must submit: - Completed application form - Current curriculum vitae (CV) - Letter from the applicant summarizing their research focus, independent contributions in movement disorders, and rationale for receiving the award - Letter from a colleague summarizing the applicant’s body of work, contextualizing research accomplishments, and assessing the impact on the field ### Nominations - Both self-applications and nominations are accepted - Nominators fill out an application and select the nomination option; nominees are then invited to complete the application and upload materials --- ## Additional Information - Recipients are expected to present a 10-minute lecture at a movement disorders session during the AAN Annual Meeting - Judging criteria include scientific citizenship, research track record, innovation, impact, professional potential, and overall contribution to the field --- ## External Links - [Program page and application details](https://www.aan.com/research/jon-stolk-award-in-movement-disorders-for-young-investigators) - [AAN research awards overview](https://www.aan.com/research/aan-research-program) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Additional Info | |---------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------| | Katie Anderson, Scientific Education Program Manager | [science@aan.com](mailto:science@aan.com) | (800) 879-1960 | [Contact AAN](https://www.aan.com/about-the-aan/contact-us) | ---

Jon Stolk Award in Movement Disorders for Young Investigators

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