TRANSCENDS program
Awards and Funding
The AAN is collaborating with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to offer the TRANSCENDS (Training in Research for Academic Neurologists to Sustain Careers and Enhance the Numbers of Diverse Scholars) Scholars program. This program is funded by a National Institutes of Health (NIH) R25 grant and is being administered by MUSC and the AAN. The TRANSCENDS program is designed to train promising early-career neurologists to conduct high-quality neurological research and achieve a successful academic career.
The 2025 application period is closed.
Program details
Interested individuals must apply for the program. Up to six will be selected to participate in 2025, with more positions available in subsequent years. Selected participants will receive:
- A Master of Science degree in clinical research (preferred) through the Medical University of South Carolina by completing a primarily online two-year course curriculum (38 credit hours), OR a certificate in clinical research through the Medical University of South Carolina by completing a primarily online one-year course curriculum (19 credit hours).
- Mentoring and support in the development of their current research portfolio.
- Preparation and review (by a defense committee) of K-type grant application. Submission of the grant to a funding agency is encouraged.
- AAN member benefits.
- Opportunities to present research and network with leadership at the AAN Annual Meeting.
Questions?
For more information or questions, please contact us at transcends.aan@gmail.com.