Launch Award
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The Launch Award from the Parkinson's Foundation supports postdoctoral researchers in Parkinson’s disease as they transition from mentored training to independent research careers.
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Funder: Parkinson's Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Letter of Intent) | March 2028 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $400,000 total over 4 years; $160,000 max for mentored stage (2 yrs), $120,000/year for independent stage (2–3 yrs)
Summary: Four-year, two-stage career development award supporting postdoctoral researchers transitioning to independent research careers in Parkinson’s disease.
Key Information: Offered every other year; open to U.S. and international applicants; highly competitive two-step process.
Description
This program is a prestigious, four-year, two-stage career development award designed to foster the next generation of independent investigators in Parkinson’s disease (PD) research. The award supports outstanding postdoctoral researchers as they complete essential mentored training and transition into independent research roles. Recipients are expected to establish their own research teams and pursue innovative projects that advance the understanding, treatment, and potential cures for PD. The program is highly competitive, offered every other year, and aims to build a strong cohort of future leaders in the field.
