Parkinson's Foundation‑ABF Clinical Research Training Scholarship
This grant supports early-career clinician-scientists conducting clinical or translational research to advance understanding, treatment, or diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease and related neurological disorders.
Funder: Parkinson's Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $65,000/year salary + $10,000/year research/education expenses for 2 years (total $150,000 direct costs)
Summary: Supports early-career clinician-scientists in rigorous clinical or translational research on Parkinson’s disease and related neurological disorders.
Key Information: Applicants must be AAN members and within 5 years of completing residency or PhD; award cannot be combined with other fellowships exceeding $75,000/year.
Description
The Parkinson's Foundation‑ABF Clinical Research Training Scholarship is a collaborative award from the Parkinson's Foundation and the American Brain Foundation (ABF), administered through the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). It is designed to support the training and career development of outstanding clinician-scientists conducting patient-oriented or translational research in Parkinson’s disease and related neurological disorders. The program aims to foster the next generation of academic clinician-scientists by providing hands-on research experience, strong mentorship, and protected research time. Eligible research areas include epidemiologic or behavioral studies, clinical trials, studies of disease mechanisms, technology development, and health services or outcomes research, with an emphasis on projects that may lead to improved treatments or diagnostics.
