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

March 9, 2026

Up to 15 awards of $3,000 each; one-time stipend per project.

Supports medical students with limited research experience to conduct mentored neuroscience-based research at US or Canadian institutions.

Applicants must be AAN and SIGN members at schools with SIGN chapters; mentor must be an AAN member.

--- ## Description This scholarship provides funding for up to 15 medical students with limited research experience to conduct neuroscience-based research projects under the guidance of a mentor at a US or Canadian institution. The program aims to encourage early-career medical students to engage in structured research, particularly in clinical or neuroscience fields, and to foster mentorship and professional development. Projects must be jointly designed by the student and the sponsoring institution and must include well-defined goals, a formal research budget, and a clear delineation of the student’s role. Awardees are expected to acknowledge the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) in any resulting publications and provide updates on research outcomes. --- ## Due Dates - March 9, 2026: Application deadline (applications close at 11:59 p.m. CT) --- ## Funding Amount - Each selected student receives a one-time stipend of $3,000. - Up to 15 scholarships are awarded annually. - The stipend is intended to support direct research costs; the formal budget is a required exercise, but the award amount is fixed regardless of the proposed budget. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be current AAN members and SIGN chapter members at their medical school at the time of application. - Only students from institutions with established SIGN chapters are eligible. - Mentor must be an AAN member. - Intended for medical students with limited research experience (not for those with multiple publications or years of graduate-level research). - Applicants must not have previously received this scholarship. - The research project must be neuroscience-based and cannot be already completed. - Multiple sources of funding are allowed, but all applied/received funds must be disclosed. - The project can be conducted at any US or Canadian institution, in institutional, clinical, laboratory, or private practice settings with ongoing research programs. --- ## Application Process - Applications open December 15, 2025, and close March 9, 2026. - Required materials: - 1–2 page project proposal (with student’s specific role, aims, background, significance, and design) - 1–2 page budget proposal - 1–2 page CV - 1-page bibliography - Two letters of recommendation (one from project preceptor/mentor, one from SIGN faculty advisor or neurology/neuroscience faculty) - The proposal must include a 10-week timeline, mentorship arrangements, and a formal research budget (for experience; award amount is fixed). - Applications must clearly define the student’s role; unclear roles will not be considered. - All documents must follow formatting guidelines (Arial, 11-point font or greater, at least 0.5-inch margins). - Submit via the [AAN application portal](https://aan.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/621/home). --- ## Additional Information - The award is contracted through the AAN and the student’s institution. - Recipients must submit a statement of intent upon notification and, after project completion, a one-page abstract and evaluation forms. - Awardees are encouraged to submit abstracts to the AAN Annual Meeting. - Any resulting publications must acknowledge AAN support and be reported to the organization. --- ## External Links - [Program Details & Application Portal](https://www.aan.com/research/medical-student-research-scholarship) - [AAN Research Program Overview](https://www.aan.com/research/aan-research-program) - [AAN Home Page](https://www.aan.com) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Title | Email | Phone | Additional Info | |------------------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------|------------------------------------------------------| | Amy Linner, Senior Science & Academic Coordinator | alinner@aan.com | (800) 879-1960 | [AAN Contact Page](https://www.aan.com/about-the-aan/contact-us) | ---

Medical Student Research Scholarship

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