Parkinson’s Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships
The Parkinson’s Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships support mentored research training for early-career scientists focused on advancing Parkinson’s disease understanding or treatment.
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Funder: Parkinson's Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (LOI) | February 23, 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $140,000 (PhD) or $160,000 (MD/PhD) total over 2 years; includes annual salary and $5,000/year research allowance.
Summary: Two-year mentored postdoctoral fellowships for early-career researchers advancing understanding or treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
Key Information: Open to national and international applicants; no U.S. citizenship or residency requirement.
Description
The Parkinson’s Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships provide two-year mentored research training for early-career scientists and clinical neurologists at leading institutions. The program is designed to cultivate the next generation of independent Parkinson’s disease (PD) researchers by supporting innovative basic, translational, or clinical research projects that advance understanding or treatment of PD. Fellows receive hands-on experience and specialized training under an experienced mentor, with the goal of preparing them for independent research careers.
