Mentored Clinical Research Award
A one-year mentored research grant for early-career investigators to advance patient-oriented studies on Parkinson’s disease or related disorders, fostering clinical research skills and new discoveries.
Funder: Parkinson's Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 for a one-year mentored research project; direct costs only.
Summary: Supports new investigators in patient-oriented research on Parkinson’s disease or related disorders, fostering their development toward independent research careers.
Key Information: Applicants must apply via the Parkinson Study Group, not the Foundation’s online portal.
Description
This award supports early-career clinicians or scientists undertaking a one-year, mentored, patient-oriented research project focused on Parkinson’s disease or related parkinsonian disorders. The goal is to foster the next generation of independent clinical researchers by providing hands-on research experience under the guidance of an established mentor. The program is designed to address unmet needs in Parkinson’s research and care, with the expectation that projects will have broad relevance to the PD community and advance clinical understanding or treatment.
