American Academy of Neurology: Career Development Award

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Carole King at carole.king@med.usc.edu.

• Application due September 9, 2025
• Amount is $450,000
• Project period is three years

This award is for junior investigators interested in an academic career in clinical, basic, or translational neurological research.

Recipient must be a neurologist and an AAN member interested in an academic career in neurological research who completed residency between 5-10 years prior to the start date of the award (July 1, 2026).

If you have completed both residency and a PhD, your eligibility is based on when you completed residency.

The institution must commit to 70 percent protected research time.

Recipients of individual K or R awards are not eligible to apply.  Applicant’s other grant source(s) cannot exceed $150,000 annually.