Awards and Scholarships
Apply for prestigious AAN awards, which recognize outstanding contributions to the field of neurology. Filter and sort by applicant type, career stage, practice setting, location, and which awards are currently accepting applications to find the award for you. Select the award title to learn more and to apply.
Not sure which award is for you? See previous AAN award winners and learn more about their backgrounds and why they were chosen.
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Autoimmune Neurology Conference Scholarship for Residents
An exciting opportunity for neurology residents to explore breakthrough autoimmune neurology research, attend top‑tier sessions, and connect with leading physicians at AAN.
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Neuro Is Rewarding Internship
The AAN offers 20 Neuro Is Rewarding Internships to institutions or practices which are interested in hosting a college student or post-baccalaureate interested in a career in neurology or the neurosciences for internship.
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Clinical Research Training Scholarship in ALS
This award aims to recognize the importance of good clinical research and to encourage junior investigators in clinical studies in ALS.
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Clinical Research Training Scholarship in Parkinson's Disease
This award aims to recognize the importance of rigorous clinical research and to encourage junior investigators in clinical studies in Parkinson’s disease.
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Richard Olney Clinician Scientist Development Award in ALS
This award recognizes the importance of good clinical research and encourages junior investigators in clinical studies in ALS.
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McKnight Clinical Translational Research Scholarship in Cognitive Aging and Age-Related Memory Loss
This award aims to support junior investigators in clinical studies relevant to age-related cognitive decline and memory loss.
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Private Practitioner AAN Service Award
This award is designed to recognize a private practitioner's outstanding service to the Academy.
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Clinical Research Training Scholarship in Mal de Debarquement Syndrome and Central Vestibular Neurological Disorders
This award aims to recognize the importance of good clinical research and to encourage early career investigators in clinical studies in Mal de Debarquement Syndrome and Central Vestibular Neurological Disorders.
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American Brain Foundation (ABF) Scientific Breakthrough Award
The ABF Scientific Breakthrough Award recognizes an individual or group whose research has led to a major scientific breakthrough in treating or curing a brain disease or disorder. The award recognizes science that cuts across brain diseases and has had, or has, great potential to have an impact on
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Clinical Research Training Scholarship in Peripheral Neuropathy
This award aims to recognize the importance of good clinical research and to encourage early career investigators in clinical studies in peripheral neuropathy.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Changemaker Award
The Changemaker Award is for an AAN member who has made a meaningful contribution within their academic institution by increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the neurology department.
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A. B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award
Excellent teachers deserve recognition for their contributions to improving neurology now and in the future. This award demonstrates respect and appreciation for neurologic teaching.
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AAN Neuro-infectious Disease Award
This award recognizes individuals who have made a contribution to neuro-infectious disease research.
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S. Weir Mitchell Resident-Fellow Research Award
This award is designed to encourage research in neuroscience by physicians in neurology training programs. The award workgroup considers originality, scientific merit, neurological interest, and clarity of expression as criteria for review.
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Program Director Recognition Award
This award is intended to acknowledge excellence and recognize individuals whose leadership, creativity, and innovation are crucial in ensuring the future of neurology.
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Neurologist-in-training Clinical Ethics Elective (NITCEE)
This elective provides opportunities to develop the skills necessary to approach ethical problems during your education, research activities, and clinical practice, and prepare you to share what you have learned with your peers and patients.
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Neuro-oncology Investigator Award
This award recognizes early career investigators who have advanced the field of neuro-oncology.
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Clinical Research Training Scholarship in Neuromuscular Disease
The purpose of this scholarship is to promote neuromuscular clinical and translational research through fellowships to trainees and to promote the activities of the Muscle Study Group.
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Susan S. Spencer, MD Clinical Research Training Scholarship in Epilepsy
This two-year award supports clinical research training in the field of epilepsy. It is hoped that this program, targeting fellows and new faculty, will foster the development of investigators interested in pursuing careers in patient-oriented research.
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Neuro-oncology Scientific Award
This award recognizes an individual from any discipline and of any academic rank for a singular scientific achievement that has advanced the field of neuro-oncology.