Funding world-class research
Information for Researchers
The American Brain Foundation promotes and invests in research across the whole spectrum of brain disease. We believe that when we cure one of these diseases, we will cure many.
Next Generation Research Grants
We continually invest in a broad range of innovative research projects and in new generations of investigative researchers. Our relationship with the American Academy of Neurology allows us access to the best and brightest minds to source the most high-risk and high-reward research.
The American Brain Foundation has provided $27 million to 244 researchers. More than 75% of these researchers have secured NIH funding and developed lifelong research careers.
2021 Award Opportunities
ALS
Clinical Research Training Scholarship in ALS, funded by the ALS Association and American Brain Foundation, in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology CLOSED
Richard Olney Clinician Scientist Development Award in ALS, funded by the ALS Association and American Brain Foundation, in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology CLOSED
Clinical Research Training Scholarship in ALS and Related Disorders, funded by the CReATe Consortium and American Brain Foundation, in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology CLOSED
Cognitive Aging
McKnight Clinical Translational Research Scholarship in Cognitive Aging and Age-Related Memory Loss, funded by the McKnight Brain Research Foundation through the American Brain Foundation, and the American Academy of Neurology CLOSED
Epilepsy
Susan S. Spencer, MD Clinical Research Training Scholarship in Epilepsy, funded by the American Epilepsy Society, Epilepsy Foundation of America, and American Brain Foundation, in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology CLOSED
Multiple Sclerosis
Clinician Scientist Development Award in Multiple Sclerosis, funded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the American Brain Foundation CLOSED
Neuromuscular Disease
Clinical Research Training Scholarship in Neuromuscular Disease, funded by the Muscle Study Group and American Brain Foundation, in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology CLOSED
Parkinson’s Disease
Clinical Research Training Scholarship in Parkinson’s Disease, funded by the Parkinson’s Foundation and American Brain Foundation, in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology CLOSED
Stroke
Lawrence M. Brass, MD Clinical Research Training Scholarship in Stroke, funded by the American Heart Association, the American Stroke Association, and American Brain Foundation CLOSED
Tourette Syndrome
Clinical Research Training Scholarship in Tourette Syndrome, funded by the Tourette Association of American and American Brain Foundation CLOSED
For more information or questions about the Next Generation Research Grants program, please contact [email protected].
Our Researchers
The American Brain Foundation supports world-class research on cutting edge projects. Funding research across a broad spectrum of the brain and nervous system is the best hope for curing brain disease as a whole.