Young Investigator Research Award - American Academy of Neurology
This grant supports early-career clinician-scientists for innovative laboratory or preclinical research advancing diagnosis or treatment of neurological diseases.
Funder: American Academy of Neurology
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Application deadline — all documents, including mentor and chair, due; projected)
Funding Amounts: $65,000/year for 2 years plus $10,000/year stipend; total $150,000 over 2 years
Summary: Supports early-career clinician-scientists in neurology for innovative laboratory or preclinical research projects.
Key Information: Applicants must be within 5 years of completing clinical residency or PhD; only one application per applicant permitted.
Description
This award, offered by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), is designed to recognize and encourage young investigators engaged in laboratory or preclinical research in neurology. The program specifically aims to foster the development of early-career clinician-scientists by supporting innovative, hypothesis-driven research projects that have the potential to advance the diagnosis, treatment, or understanding of neurological diseases. The award emphasizes the quality and originality of the research plan, applicant promise, strength of mentorship, and innovation. Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are core values of the program, and a supportive training environment for academic career development is prioritized.
