Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Research Program
Research
The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Research Program advances discoveries that improve the lives of people affected by neurological disease by supporting the researchers who drive progress forward. Over the past 30 years, the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» has invested a cumulative $30 million in multiyear research grants supporting 172 early career neurologists. These grants have helped launch research careers, advance novel ideas, and position investigators for long-term success.
Applications open June 2, 2026, and close September 10, 2026, for grants to equip early career neurologists. Awards come in two types:
- Two-year grants of $150,000 for neurologists 1–5 years into their careers
- Three-year grants of $450,000 for researchers 6–10 years into their careers
Current Research Programs
| Name | Additional information |
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Career Development Award (CDA) |
View the CDA |
| Clinical Research Training Scholarship (CRTS) By applying to the CRTS, you will be considered for all CRTS awards, including those funded by the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³», American Brain Foundation, American Heart Association, McKnight Brain Research Foundation, and the Parkinson's Foundation. |
View all CRTS opportunities |
| Neuroscience Research Training Scholarship (NRTS) Funded by the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» |
View the NRTS |
|
Practice Research Training Scholarship (PRTS) |
Eligibility
| You are eligible for: | If you: |
| Career Development Award | Hold an MD and finished residency between June 30, 2017, and July 1, 2022 AND Are a neurologist |
| All two-year awards including: Clinical Research Training Scholarships, Practice Research Training Scholarships, and Neuroscience Research Training Scholarships |
Hold an MD and finished residency between June 30, 2022, and July 1, 2027 OR Hold a PhD and defended your thesis between June 30, 2022, and July 1, 2027 If you have both an MD and PhD, the date you completed your residency will be used to determine eligibility |
Application requirements
| Career Development Award | Two-year awards | |
| Research plan | Required | Requires a three-page research plan |
| NIH Biosketch | Required | Required |
| Budget | Required | Not required |
| Training Plan | Required | Required |
| Training Plan Timeline | Required | Not required |
| Personal Statement | Required | Required |
Funding information
| Career Development Award | Two-year awards | |
| Total funding | $450,000 | $150,000 |
| Duration | Three years | Two years |
Questions?
Do you have questions about applying? Bring them to office hours, where a member of the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Research Program Subcommittee and Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» staff will be available to answer your questions.
Attend one of these virtual office hours to get all your questions answered:
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Support for the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Research Program
There has never been a more critical time for neuroscience research. Support for the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Research Program through the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Institute, our 501(c)(3) charity, allows us to directly fund more neuroscience research, drive innovative breakthroughs, and facilitate neurological cures.
Supporters
The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» would like to thank our legacy supporter, the