AAN Research Program
Research
We’re committed to making a difference in the lives of researchers who are committed to making a difference in the lives of patients with brain disease.
Applications will be accepted through September 9, 2025. Recipients will be notified in January 2026 with funding beginning July 1, 2026.
View frequently asked questions about the application process
Research Program office hours
Do you have questions about applying for the 2026 Research Program? Bring them to the Research Program office hours, where a member of the AAN Research Program Subcommittee and AAN staff will be available to answer your questions.
The structure is open house style, join when you can and leave when you must. Many attendees find it helpful to listen to all questions, so please feel free to join for the entire session if you have time. The format is Zoom meeting style, attendees will be able to use video and microphone.
- June 17, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. CT. Join meeting.
- July 10, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. CT. Join meeting.
- July 24, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. CT. Join meeting.
- August 4, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CT. Join meeting.
- August 13, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. CT. Join meeting.
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2025 American Brain Foundation's Cure One, Cure Many Awards |
View the RFA |
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Career Development Award (CDA) |
View the CDA |
| Clinical Research Training Scholarship (CRTS) By applying to the CRTS award, you will be considered for all CRTS awards, including those funded by: American Academy of Neurology, American Brain Foundation, American Epilepsy Society, American Heart Association, The ALS Association, the Alzheimer’s Association, Epilepsy Foundation, Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy, Herbert R. Mayer and Jeanne C. Mayer Foundation, Holloway Family Fund of The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, McKnight Brain Research Foundation, MdDS Balance Disorder Foundation, Myasthenia Gravis Foundation, and the Parkinson's Foundation. |
View all CRTS opportunities |
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Clinician-Scientist Development Award (CSDA)
The Richard Olney Clinician Scientist Development Award in ALS
funded by the ALS Foundation and the American Brain Foundation
The Clinician Scientist Development Award in Myasthenia Gravis funded by the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation and the American Brain Foundation
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| Neuroscience Research Training Scholarship (NRTS) Funded by the American Academy of Neurology |
View the NRTS |
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Practice Research Training Scholarship (PRTS) |