Norman Geschwind Prize in Behavioral Neurology

Sponsored by the AAN and the Behavioral Neurology Section and endowed through Dr. Geschwind's family, friends, and colleagues; Pfizer Inc; and the Society for Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology.

This prize is awarded to an individual for outstanding research in the field of behavioral neurology. Applicants should have a strong desire to expand the field of behavioral neurology through research.

Presentation

Recipient is expected to give a 10-minute presentation on a topic of their choice during a scientific session at the AAN 62nd Annual Meeting.

Recipient will receive:

• Certificate of recognition and $1,000 prize
• Complimentary registration for 62nd Annual Meeting
• Recognition at 2010 Awards Luncheon at 62nd Annual Meeting

Eligibility

• Must have completed fellowship or residency program no more than 10 years prior to submission
• Research must be within the following fields of behavioral neurology: geriatric neurology, cognitive neurology, neuropsychology, neuropsychiatry, clinical cognitive neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, or other fields deemed within the scope of behavioral neurology by the review subcommittee

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit one complete set of the following materials:

1. Completed application form
2. Current curriculum vitae

Deadline

The 2010 awards deadline has passed.

For more information, please contact Julie Grengs at jgrengs@aan.com or (651) 695-2755.