Resident Research Scholarship

The application period is now closed. Scholarship recipients and all applicants will be notified in early November 2024.

About

Designed for neurology residents who are interested in a career as clinician scientists. This award is intended to be a springboard into the AAN’s Research Program or other programs focused on early-career investigators. The research project is to be conducted at a US or Canadian hospital or clinic and jointly designed by the resident and a mentoring physician. The application process will be competitive and is intended to prepare the applicants for early-career grant applications. There will be five awards offered at $5,000 each. 

The American Academy of Neurology is firmly committed to embracing the diversity among our members, applicants, and reviewers and affirms the importance of equity and inclusiveness within the AAN research program.

Timeline

• Applications open: June 25, 2024
• Applications close: August 30, 2024

Benefits

Offers residents a stipend to conduct a project in a clinical setting where there are ongoing programs of research, service, or training, or in a private practice setting.

Eligibility

• Applicant must be in good standing in a neurology residency training program in the US or Canada.
• Applicant must be a member of the AAN.
• Project must not be an already completed project.

Questions?

For more information, contact Ashley Nielsen, Senior Science & Academic Coordinator, at anielsen@aan.com.