The Parkinson's Foundation-ABF Clinical Research Training Scholarship funds early-career clinician-scientists for research advancing Parkinson’s disease and related neurological disorders.
Funder: Parkinson's Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: $65,000/year salary + $10,000/year research expenses for 2 years; total $150,000 direct costs only
Summary: Supports early-career clinician-scientists conducting clinical and translational research on Parkinson’s disease and related neurological disorders.
Key Information: Application must be submitted via the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) portal; AAN membership required.
This two-year clinical research training scholarship is designed to foster the development of early-career clinician-scientists in the field of Parkinson’s disease and related neurological disorders. Offered by the Parkinson's Foundation in partnership with the American Brain Foundation and administered via the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the award supports rigorous clinical, translational, and patient-oriented research—including studies of disease mechanisms, development of diagnostic or therapeutic technologies, epidemiology, behavioral research, and clinical trials. The program aims to encourage young investigators to pursue academic research careers and advance scientific understanding and innovation in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of neurological diseases.