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

October 2026 (full application deadline, projected)

$1,000 honorarium and certificate of recognition (one-time award)

Recognizes a neurologist or neuroscientist for exceptional humanitarian service to underserved or impoverished communities worldwide.

Nominee and nominator must both be AAN members.

--- ## Description The Mridha Spirit of Neurology Award is a humanitarian honor recognizing a neurologist or neuroscientist who has demonstrated outstanding altruism, compassion, integrity, and leadership in providing quality neurological health care to destitute, distressed, or marginalized populations globally. Sponsored by the American Brain Foundation and endowed by the Dr. Debasish and Chinu Mridha Endowment Fund, this non-scientific award celebrates significant humanitarian contributions in neurology. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (full application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $1,000 honorarium (one-time award) - Certificate of recognition --- ## Eligibility - The nominee must be a current member of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). - The nominator must also be an AAN member. - Open to neurologists or neuroscientists (in practice, academics, or retired) who have demonstrated exceptional humanitarian service to distressed or impoverished populations worldwide. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted by an AAN member. - Required materials: - Completed application form - Personal statement summarizing the nominee's qualifications and reasons for nomination - Current curriculum vitae (CV) of the nominee - Letter of support from the nominee's department chair - All materials must be submitted as a complete set by the application deadline. --- ## Additional Information - This is a non-scientific, humanitarian recognition award. - The award is intended to highlight and encourage compassionate service and leadership in neurology, especially among those serving marginalized or impoverished communities. --- ## External Links - [Award Program Page](https://www.aan.com/research/mridha-spirit-of-neurology-award) - [American Academy of Neurology](https://www.aan.com) - [AAN Awards Search](https://www.aan.com/search/awards?page=4) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Additional Info | |------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|---------------------------------------------| | Samantha Ross | [grants@americanbrainfoundation.org](mailto:grants@americanbrainfoundation.org) | (800) 879-1960 | For questions about the award or process | | Member Services | [memberservices@aan.com](mailto:memberservices@aan.com) | (800) 879-1960 | General AAN membership and support |

Mridha Spirit of Neurology Award

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