AAN Research Program

Research

The AAN Research Program advances discoveries that improve the lives of people affected by neurological disease by supporting the researchers who drive progress forward. Through a robust portfolio of neurology research grants and scholarships, the American Academy of Neurology funds investigators at critical stages of their careers—helping transform innovative ideas into breakthroughs in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment across the spectrum of brain and nervous system disorders.

Support for the AAN Research Program

There has never been a more critical time for neuroscience research. Support for the AAN Research Program through the AAN Institute, our 501(c)(3) charity, allows us to directly fund more neuroscience research, drive innovative breakthroughs, and facilitate neurological cures.

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The 2026 application period is closed. Recipients will be notified in January 2026 with funding beginning July 1, 2026.

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Name	Additional information
Career Development Award (CDA) By applying to the CDA award, you will be considered for all development awards, including those funded by the American Academy of Neurology.	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
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	View the CSDA in ALS View the CSDA in Myasthenia Gravis
Neuroscience Research Training Scholarship (NRTS) Funded by the American Academy of Neurology	View the NRTS
Practice Research Training Scholarship (PRTS) Funded by the American Academy of Neurology	View the PRTS

Supporters

The AAN would like to thank our legacy supporter, the American Brain Foundation.