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

September 2026 (full application deadline, all documents due)

$65,000/year for 2 years plus $10,000/year stipend; total $150,000 over 2 years

Supports early career researchers in innovative clinical or preclinical studies to advance understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of peripheral neuropathy.

This is a forecasted opportunity; all deadlines are projected and subject to change.

--- ## Description This award is designed to foster high-quality, innovative research in peripheral neuropathy by supporting early career clinician-scientists and neuroscientists. Emphasizing originality, strong mentorship, a well-defined training plan, and feasible, hypothesis-driven outcomes, the award aims to advance knowledge of disease mechanisms, diagnosis, or treatment. The program encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is open to applicants at accredited US and international institutions who are committed to academic careers in neurological research. --- ## Due Dates - September 2026 (anticipated): Full application deadline (all documents, including mentor and chair confirmations, must be submitted) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $65,000 per year for two years (salary/research support) - $10,000 per year stipend for education and research-related costs - Total award: $150,000 over two years - Funding covers direct costs only; no indirect costs allowed --- ## Eligibility - **Career Stage:** Early career researchers (clinician-scientists or neuroscientists) with an MD, PhD, or equivalent - **Training Completion:** Must have completed clinical residency or PhD no more than 5 years before July 1, 2026 - If both residency and PhD completed, eligibility is based on the residency completion date - Fellowship after residency does not affect eligibility; eligibility is still based on residency completion - **Membership:** Must be an AAN member - **Institution:** Open to applicants at accredited US and international institutions - **Protected Time:** Must have at least 70% protected research time (clinical service limited to 30%) - **Concurrent Funding:** Cannot have other external grant support exceeding $75,000 annually; cannot hold equivalent awards (e.g., NIH K or R awards) at the start of the AAN award - **Other Requirements:** Not open to Advanced Practice Providers (APPs); multiple applications from the same institution are allowed --- ## Application Process - **Application Materials:** - Research plan (3 pages, PDF; must include aims, background, methods, and any preliminary data; references do not count toward page limit) - NIH Biosketch (see [NIH template and instructions](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms/biosketch.htm)) - **Mentor and Chair Submissions:** - Mentor: Letter of reference (≤1,000 words) and NIH Biosketch; must detail support, mentorship plan, and commitment to applicant’s research and training - Chair: Confirmation of applicant’s protected research time (no letter required) - **Submission Format:** All documents must be submitted in PDF format - **Review Criteria:** Applications are evaluated on the quality and originality of the research plan, applicant’s potential, training environment, mentorship strength, innovation, and project significance - **Budget:** No indirect costs allowed; direct costs only. A detailed budget is not required for this award type. --- ## Additional Information - Supplementation with other grants is allowed if total external support does not exceed $75,000/year. - Funding begins July 1 (or within 30 days of contract execution). - Research may be clinical (human subjects) or translational/preclinical if focused on developing therapies, diagnostics, or tools for peripheral neuropathy. - Applicants may reapply in subsequent years if not selected. - The award cannot be used to fund a PhD program. - Transfer of institution post-award is permitted with appropriate documentation. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Application Instructions](https://www.aan.com/research/clinical-research-training-scholarship-peripheral-neuropathy) - [AAN Research Program FAQs (PDF)](https://www.aan.com/siteassets/home-page/education-and-research/research/aan-research-program/2026-research-faq.pdf) - [NIH Biosketch Format & Guidance](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms/biosketch.htm) - [AAN Research Program Opportunities](https://www.aan.com/research/aan-research-program) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Additional Info | |----------------------|------------------------------------|-----------------|-----------------------------------------------| | Ashley Nielsen, Research Grants Administrator | research@aan.com | (612) 928-6378 | [AAN Contact Page](https://www.aan.com/about-the-aan/contact-us) | | General Inquiries | memberservices@aan.com | (800) 879-1960 | |

Peripheral Neuropathy Research Award

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