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

October 2026

Full AAN Annual Meeting registration, airfare, three nights’ hotel, and a tailored meeting experience

Supports U.S. or Canadian neurology residents to attend the AAN Annual Meeting and fosters professional engagement within the neurology community.

--- ## Description The Resident Scholarship is designed to support U.S. or Canadian neurology residents in attending the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting. The program recognizes residents who demonstrate a commitment to neurological teaching, education, or community service and express interest in active involvement in the AAN. Awardees receive full meeting registration, airfare, hotel accommodations, and a curated experience to maximize their participation and networking at the Annual Meeting. Selected scholars are also expected to mentor recipients of the AAN Medical Student Annual Meeting Scholarships. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award includes: - Full registration to the AAN Annual Meeting - Airfare to the meeting location - Three nights’ hotel accommodations - Customized meeting experience, including required and suggested programming and events --- ## Eligibility - Must be a U.S. or Canadian neurology resident and an AAN member at the time the scholarship is awarded. - Must demonstrate a commitment to neurological teaching, education, and/or community service. - Must express interest in active involvement in the AAN. - Must not have previously received the Resident Scholarship to the Annual Meeting. - Must be in neurology training (not PGY-1 Internal Medicine or PGY-2 Pediatrics on their way to Neurology). - Each program may nominate one resident per adult and one per child program. - Residents may not receive or accept more than one AAN scholarship to the Annual Meeting; apply for the scholarship that best fits your interests. - Selected recipients are required to serve as mentors to recipients of the AAN Medical Student Annual Meeting Scholarships. --- ## Application Process - Application must include: - Confirmation of support from the Program Director - Curriculum vitae (CV) - Applicants must ensure AAN membership is active prior to applying. - Applications are submitted via the AAN’s online portal. Creating an AAN account is required if you do not already have one. --- ## Additional Information - Recipients are required to be present for the full duration of the designated meeting dates and participate in specific programming. - Selected scholars are expected to arrive by noon on the first day and depart after noon on the last day of the meeting. --- ## External Links - [Resident Scholarship Program Page](https://www.aan.com/research/resident-scholarship-to-the-annual-meeting) - [AAN Annual Meeting Information](https://www.aan.com/events/annual-meeting) - [AAN Account Creation & Login](https://www.aan.com/nonmember-account-creation/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Online Contact Form | |---------------------|-------------------------------|-----------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | Katie Palsgrove, Graduate Education Program Manager | KPalsgrove@aan.com | (800) 879-1960 | [AAN Contact Page](https://www.aan.com/about-the-aan/contact-us) |

Resident Scholarship

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