Sheila Essey Award for ALS Research - ALS Association
The Sheila Essey Award honors groundbreaking research advancing the understanding, treatment, and prevention of ALS through major scientific discoveries.
Funder: ALS Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026
Funding Amounts: $50,000 prize; one-time award
Summary: Recognizes significant breakthroughs and leadership in advancing the understanding, treatment, and care of ALS.
Description
The Sheila Essey Award for ALS Research honors individuals who have made transformative contributions to the understanding, prevention, and treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Established in 1996, the award celebrates researchers whose work has led to major advances, such as the identification of disease-causing genes, development of new therapies and patient-centric solutions, and discovery of biomarkers and risk factors. The award is presented annually in partnership with the ALS Association, ALS Network, and the American Academy of Neurology, and is supported by the Essey family through the American Brain Foundation.
