The AAN Medical Student Scholarship supports 4th-year US medical students in completing clinical neurology rotations at accredited institutions to enhance hands-on experience and specialty decision-making.
Funder: American Academy of Neurology
Due Dates: June 6, 2026 (Full application) | June 3, 2026 (Proof of approval/acceptance) | December 7, 2026 (Proof of completion)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 per award; disbursed in two installments (at rotation start and after completion).
Summary: Supports 4th-year US medical students (AAN members) pursuing neurology visiting student rotations at approved institutions to enhance clinical experience.
Key Information: Proof of acceptance required before funds disbursed; incomplete rotations require refund of initial payment.
This scholarship supports 4th-year US medical students who are members of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and wish to complete a visiting student neurology rotation at an LCME/AOA-accredited US medical school or the National Institutes of Health. The program is designed to facilitate hands-on clinical neurology experiences outside the student's home institution, broadening exposure to diverse neurology practices and supporting informed specialty and residency decisions. The scholarship also includes an evaluation component to improve future offerings.