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

April 2026 (Nomination deadline)

Prestigious recognition award; no direct financial award amount stated.

Honors individuals or groups whose research has led to major breakthroughs in treating or curing brain diseases or disorders.

--- ## Description The American Brain Foundation's Scientific Breakthrough Award annually recognizes an individual or group whose research has resulted in a transformative breakthrough in the treatment or cure of brain diseases or disorders. The award aims to honor significant contributions to neurology, raise public awareness about the value of neurologic research, and celebrate research with a major impact on patient care and scientific understanding. Past recipients have been recognized for advances in gene therapy for neuromuscular disorders, stroke neurology, migraine pathophysiology, multiple sclerosis treatments, and autoimmune/paraneoplastic neurology. --- ## Due Dates - April 2026 (Nomination deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The award is a prestigious honor recognizing major scientific achievement; no direct financial award amount is specified. --- ## Eligibility - Nominee does **not** have to be a neurologist or neuroscientist. - Open to individuals or groups whose research has had, or has great potential to have, a significant impact on patients with neurological disease. - Research recognized may cut across brain diseases and is not limited to a single disorder. --- ## Application Process - Nominations are typically required; details and nomination forms are provided on the program website. - Supporting materials and evidence of scientific impact are recommended. - For more information or to submit a nomination, contact the program representative (see below). --- ## Additional Information - The award is designed to highlight and promote research that transforms the diagnosis, treatment, or care of patients with neurological diseases. - Past awardees include leaders in gene therapy, stroke neurology, migraine research, multiple sclerosis, and autoimmune neurology. --- ## External Links - [Scientific Breakthrough Award Program Page](https://www.aan.com/research/american-brain-foundation-scientific-breakthrough-award) - [American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Home](https://www.aan.com) - [American Brain Foundation](https://www.aan.com/research/aan-research-program) --- ## Contact Information | Name / Title | Email | Phone | Additional Info | |----------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|--------------------|-----------------| | Julia Miglets-Nelson, PhD, Sr. Manager, Research Programs & Partnerships | [grants@americanbrainfoundation.org](mailto:grants@americanbrainfoundation.org) | | | | AAN Member Services | [memberservices@aan.com](mailto:memberservices@aan.com) | (800) 879-1960 | |

Scientific Breakthrough Award

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