Resources for Diversity Officers
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Access resources and information for diversity officers at academic institutions.
Diversity Officer resources
- Published in Neurology® by the Diversity Officer Subcommittee:
- Published in Neurology® by the Diversity Officer Subcommittee:
- Diversity Officer job description template
- Women in Academic Neurology Toolkit
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) grants
DEI Innovator Grants
The DEI Innovator Grants are grant funds to support projects, events, and activities that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within academic neurology departments or the communities they serve. These grants are designed for those with new, untested, and innovative approaches to fostering DEI. This grant is designed for applicants with little or no experience implementing DEI-related projects. Students, residents, fellows, and early career faculty are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience is not necessary, and we encourage those with little to no experience to apply. Awardees will have the opportunity to share their ideas and bring in collaborations with diversity officers and other institutions.
Selected applicants will be able to pitch their ideas in a virtual meeting to the Diversity Officers Subcommittee. Subcommittee members will ask questions, provide feedback, offer ideas, and may offer to assist with, collaborate with, or fund proposals.
Timeline
- Applications opened: July 9, 2024
- Applications closed: October 3, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CT
Grant awarded
- Two (2) $2,000 prizes
- Certificate of Recognition
- Recognition on the Diversity Officer webpage on the AAN website
- Opportunity to present the project to the Diversity Officers Subcommittee (virtually)
Eligibility
- An active AAN member
- Affiliated with an Academic Institution
- Residing in the United States
- Little or no prior experience in implementing DEI-related projects
DEI Project Grants
The DEI Project Grants are grant funds to support projects, events, and activities that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within academic neurology departments or the communities they serve. These grants are designed for those who have experience and are already working in the DEI space within their academic neurology departments. At the end of the grant period, recipients will be asked to present their projects and share their experiences at a virtual meeting of the Diversity Officers Subcommittee. They will also be asked to provide a detailed summary of how funds were used and the outcomes of their work.
Timeline
- Applications opened: July 9, 2024
- Applications closed: October 3, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CT
Grant awarded
- Two (2) $2,000 prizes
- Certificate of Recognition
- Recognition on the Diversity Officer webpage on the AAN website
- Opportunity to present the project to the Diversity Officers Subcommittee (virtually)
Eligibility
- An active AAN member
- Affiliation with an academic institution
- Residing in the United States
- Experience doing DEI work
Congratulations to the AAN DEI Grant winners!
The AAN DEI Innovator Grants and AAN DEI Project Grants support projects, events, and activities that foster DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) within academic neurology departments or the communities they serve.
2025 DEI Innovator Grants winners:
- Rachel Forman, MD – Yale School of Medicine
- Jennifer Juhl Majersik, MD, MS, FAHA, FAAN – University of Utah
2025 DEI Project Grants winners:
- Jonathan Williams, MD - Washington University
- Ima Ebong, MD, MS - University of Kentucky
DEI Changemaker Award winner
Congratulations to our 2025 DEI Changemaker Award winner, Charles C. Flippen II, MD, FAAN, for his work at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine.
The application period for the 2025 DEI Changemaker Award is closed.
The Diversity Officer Subcommittee, established in 2021 and reporting to the Academic Neurology Committee, provides this information. The Subcommittee's mission includes identifying the goals and objectives of diversity advocates in academic neurology departments, revealing gaps in support, addressing critical obstacles, and developing tools and strategies to overcome these challenges.
Are you a Diversity Officer at your academic institution? If so, we invite you to join our Diversity Officers distribution list. By joining this network, you will receive vital updates, valuable resources, and opportunities for collaboration with fellow Diversity Officers.
If you are interested in learning more or connecting with us, please email Jessica Diede, Senior Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager.