[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 for education/research costs; total $150,000

Supports early career investigators conducting innovative research to advance understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of peripheral neuropathy.

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

--- ## Description This award aims to foster high-quality clinical or preclinical research in peripheral neuropathy by supporting early career investigators. The program encourages studies that advance understanding of disease mechanisms, diagnosis, or treatment, and places strong emphasis on originality, mentorship, and well-defined training plans. The award is intended to help promising clinician-scientists or neuroscientists develop their research careers and contribute meaningfully to the field of peripheral neuropathy. --- ## Due Dates - September 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline, including all applicant, mentor, and chair materials) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $65,000 per year for 2 years, plus a $10,000 per year stipend for education and research-related costs - Total award: $150,000 over two years - Funding covers direct costs only (salary, travel, equipment, tuition, research-related personnel, etc.); indirect costs are not allowed - Supplementation with other grants is allowed, but other sources cannot exceed $75,000 annually --- ## Eligibility - Early career investigators with an MD, PhD, or equivalent doctoral-level clinical degree - Must be an AAN member interested in an academic career in neurological research - Must have completed clinical residency or defended PhD thesis no more than 5 years prior to July 1 of the award year (for September 2026 deadline, completion must be after July 1, 2021) - Applicants from accredited US and international institutions are eligible - 70% protected research time is required (clinical service responsibilities limited to 30%) - Not eligible if you have received a K or R award; other funding must not exceed $75,000/year - No citizenship or visa requirements; J-1 visa holders eligible - Advance Practice Providers (APPs) are not eligible --- ## Application Process - Prepare and submit: - Three-page research plan (PDF) outlining aims, background, methodology, and preliminary data if available (references not included in page limit) - NIH Biosketch (PDF; use [current NIH format](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms/biosketch.htm)) - Upon application submission: - Chair will receive an email to confirm clinical duties are ≤30% of applicant’s time (no letter required) - Mentor will receive an email to submit a letter of reference (≤1,000 words) describing support, mentorship, and institutional commitment to 70% protected research time, and must upload their own NIH biosketch - Applications are evaluated on: - Quality/originality of research plan - Applicant’s promise as a clinician-scientist/neuroscientist - Strength of mentorship and training environment - Innovation and significance of the proposed project - Well-defined training and career development plan - All application materials must be submitted by the deadline, including mentor and chair submissions --- ## Additional Information - Funding begins July 1 following notification of award - Direct costs only; no indirect costs allowed - Salary cap is institution-determined - Subcontracting is permitted, but AAN funds are paid only to the applicant’s institution - Only one application per applicant; you will be considered for all relevant training scholarships in the clinical research category - If awarded, recipients must notify AAN if they receive equivalent external funding before the award start date - Contact the program for detailed FAQs or clarifications --- ## External Links - [Program page and application details](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 template and instructions](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms/biosketch.htm) - [AAN Clinical Research Training Scholarships overview](https://www.aan.com/research/clinical-research-training-scholarships) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role/Topic | Email | Phone | |---------------------|--------------------------|------------------------------------|-----------------| | Ashley Nielsen | Research Grants Admin | [research@aan.com](mailto:research@aan.com) | (612) 928-6378 | | Michelle Maxwell | Senior Manager, Research | [mmaxwell@aan.com](mailto:mmaxwell@aan.com) | (612) 928-6001 | | AAN Member Services | General inquiries | [memberservices@aan.com](mailto:memberservices@aan.com) | (800) 879-1960 | | AAN Contact Page | Web contact form | [Contact AAN](https://www.aan.com/about-the-aan/contact-us) | |

Peripheral Neuropathy Research Award

Sign in to see full grant listing