Lewy Body Disease Clinical Research Early Career Investigator Award
Supports early career researchers conducting innovative clinical or translational research on Lewy body diseases, with a focus on mentorship, training, and advancing therapies or diagnostics.
Funder: American Academy of Neurology
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (full application submission deadline, including all applicant, mentor, and chair documents)
Funding Amounts: Total $150,000 over 2 years: $65,000/year plus $10,000/year stipend for education/research costs
Summary: Supports early career investigators conducting innovative clinical or translational research in Lewy body diseases, emphasizing mentorship and career development.
Key Information: This is a forecasted deadline; dates are projected based on the typical annual cycle.
Description
This award encourages and supports early career clinician-scientists and researchers focused on Lewy body diseases by providing funding for innovative, patient-oriented, or translational research projects. The program emphasizes strong mentorship, a well-defined training plan, and original research approaches that can advance therapies, diagnostics, or tools for neurological diseases. The initiative aims to foster the next generation of academic leaders in neurology, particularly those interested in advancing the understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of Lewy body diseases.
