Health Care Equity Research Award

Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology.

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About

This award recognizes a neurologist or neuroscientist who has demonstrated their commitment to health equity and addressing health disparities through their clinical research, service, or leadership role.

Timeline

• Applications open: June 25, 2024
• Applications close: October 31, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CT

Presentation

Recipient is expected to present their research at the AAN 2025 Annual Meeting.

Benefits

• Complimentary registration for the 2025 Annual Meeting
• Two (2) early career neurologist/neuroscientist winners will each receive a $2,000 award and certificate of recognition
• One (1) mid-level or senior neurologist/neuroscientist winner will receive a $5,000 award and certificate of recognition

Eligibility

Early career, mid-level, and senior neurologists or neuroscientists actively engaged in research, service, or leadership role related to identifying, prioritizing, and addressing health disparities related to neurologic diseases.

• Early Career Eligibility: Must be no more than 10 years from completion of most recent training program
• Mid to Senior Eligibility: Must be more than 10 years from completion of most recent training program
• Applicants will self-select their career eligibility
• Industry employees are not eligible to apply

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit one complete set of the following materials:

1. Completed application form
2. Current curriculum vitae
3. Letter summarizing the focus of the applicant's research program, the independent contributions made by the applicant in the field of health care disparities, and reasons why the applicant should receive the award (limit 1000 words – those over 1000 words may not be considered for the award)
4. Letter of support from colleague/mentor
5. Optional appendix of up to three relevant publications

Nominations 

This award accepts both self-applicants and nominations. Nominators should complete the submission form and select the option "I wish to nominate someone". The nominee will receive an email with a link to complete the award application and upload their application materials. Nominators do not need to provide application materials for the nominee.

Judging Criteria 

All applications received by the deadline date will be judged based on the following criteria: 

• CV: Judges will consider scientific citizenship, track record (number of papers, first authorships, journal impact, etc.), and career stage.
• Summary Letter: Letter should demonstrate the following qualities: innovative, clearly described, impact, consistent with skill set, appropriate statistical methodology, evidence of ethical considerations, and potential to fill a gap.
• Letter of Support: Letter should display the following: strength of professional potential, outlines ownership of project, outlines aspects that define a researcher, and outlines career trajectory related to this award.
• Overall Impact on the Field: Judges will consider scientific integrity, academic excellence, legacy of mentorship, outstanding professionalism, and inspiration for future generations.

Questions?

For more information or questions, please contact the Scientific Awards Team at science@aan.com.