The Clinical Research Training Scholarships funded by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is intended for early-career neurologists interested in an academic career in clinical, basic, or translational neurological research. Applicants must have completed their residency or PhD within the past 5 years. Applicants must be members of the AAN and based at accredited neurology institutions in the USA or internationally. The Award provides 65,000 USD/year for 2 years, plusa $10,000 per year stipend to support education and research-related costs for a total of $150,000. This is an annual award and the next applications close on September 14, 2023.
The Clinical Research Training Scholarships cover several neurological disease areas, including:
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Frontotemporal Degeneration
- Lewy Body Diseases
- Migraine
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Neurodisparities
- Neuromuscular Disease
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Tourette Syndrome
- Cognitive Aging and Age-Related Memory Loss
- Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research
- Epilepsy
