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

September 2026 (Full application deadline)

$65,000/year for 2 years plus $10,000/year for education/research costs; total $150,000 over 2 years.

Supports early career investigators advancing research in Lewy body diseases, emphasizing mentorship, innovation, and training.

Applicants must be AAN members within 5 years of completing residency or PhD by July 1, 2026.

--- ## Description This award recognizes and supports early career clinician-scientists conducting high-quality, innovative clinical or translational research in Lewy body diseases. The program aims to foster the next generation of leaders in neurological research by providing substantial funding, robust mentorship, and a structured training environment. Research projects should advance understanding or treatment of Lewy body diseases, with a strong emphasis on hypothesis-driven work, detailed statistical planning, and career development. --- ## Due Dates - September 2026: Full application deadline (anticipated/projected; includes all applicant, mentor, and chair documents) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $65,000 per year for two years (salary/research support) - Additional $10,000 per year for education and research-related costs - Total award: $150,000 over two years - Funding is for direct costs only; no indirect costs allowed - Supplementation with other grants is permissible, but other grant sources cannot exceed $75,000 annually --- ## Eligibility - Must be a member of the [American Academy of Neurology](https://www.aan.com). - Must have an MD, PhD, or equivalent doctoral-level clinical degree. - Must have completed clinical residency or PhD no more than five years prior to July 1, 2026. - For those with both MD and PhD, eligibility is based on residency completion date. - Completion of fellowship after residency does not affect eligibility (still based on residency date). - Open to applicants at accredited US and international institutions. - Must be able to dedicate at least 70% protected research time (clinical responsibilities limited to 30%). - Not eligible if you have received a K or R award previously. - No citizenship or visa restrictions; J-1 visa holders may apply. - Not open to Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). --- ## Application Process - Submit a single application via the [AAN Clinical Research Training Scholarship page](https://www.aan.com/research/clinical-research-scholarship-lewy-body). - Required attachments: - Three-page research plan (PDF) including aims, background, methodology, and preliminary data (if available). References do not count toward the page limit. - NIH-format biosketch for applicant ([template and instructions](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms/biosketch.htm)). - After submission: - The department chair will receive an email to confirm clinical service responsibilities are ≤30% and list non-research duties (no letter required). - The mentor will receive an email to submit a letter of support (≤1,000 words) detailing commitment to the applicant and project, as well as an NIH biosketch. - Applications are reviewed based on: - Quality/originality of research plan - Applicant’s promise and prior achievement - Quality of mentorship and training environment - Innovation and significance - All documents (including those from mentor and chair) must be received by the deadline. --- ## Additional Information - Recipients must maintain 70% protected research time throughout the award. - Award funds may be used for salary, research costs, travel, equipment, tuition, and other direct costs, but not for indirect costs or institutional overhead. - Supplementation with other grants is allowed only if the total from other sources does not exceed $75,000 annually. - Annual and final progress reports are required. - If you receive another equivalent award before the AAN award start date, you must notify AAN and may need to forfeit the award. - The award cannot be deferred; must be used in two consecutive years. --- ## External Links - [AAN Clinical Research Training Scholarship in Lewy Body Diseases – Program Page](https://www.aan.com/research/clinical-research-scholarship-lewy-body) - [AAN Research Program FAQs (PDF)](https://www.aan.com/siteassets/home-page/education-and-research/research/aan-research-program/2026-research-faq.pdf) - [NIH Biosketch Format and Instructions](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms/biosketch.htm) - [AAN Research Grants Overview](https://www.aan.com/research/aan-research-program) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Web Contact | |----------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------|---------------------------------------------------| | Ashley Nielsen, Research Grants Administrator | [research@aan.com](mailto:research@aan.com) | (612) 928-6378 | [AAN Contact Page](https://www.aan.com/about-the-aan/contact-us) | ---

AAN Lewy Body Disease Clinical Research Award

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