Neuroscience Research Prize
Scholarship Sponsored by American Academy of Neurology
Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 4
Deadline :
Oct 21, 2025
The purpose of this award is to inspire high school students to delve into the realm of neuroscience through research. It aims to identify and reward those students who show promise in making significant contributions to the field of neuroscience due to their scientific aptitude and talent. Additionally, it acknowledges the efforts of science teachers who have shown support for students with an interest in neuroscience.
Prizes
Prizes for the three winners of the AAN Neuroscience Research Prize include:
- A cash prize of $1,000, a certificate of recognition, and the chance to showcase their work at a scientific poster session during the 2026 AAN Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL
- Travel expenses for each winner and their parent or mentor, including coach airfare, accommodation for two nights, a daily allowance of $100 for expenses (for up to two days), and free registration for the meeting
Prizes for the winner of the Bhuwan Garg High School Neuroscience Research Prize include:
- A cash prize of $1,000, a certificate of recognition, and the chance to present their work at a scientific poster session at the 2026 Child Neurology Society Annual Meeting
- Travel expenses for the winner and their parent or mentor, including airfare, accommodation for three nights, ground transportation, and free registration for the meeting
Who Can Apply
- Applicants must be students enrolled in a secondary school (grades 9-12) in the United States, irrespective of their age. Applications must represent the original research and written work of the applicant.
- Projects are not required to be conducted in formal or traditional lab settings
- Each project must be the work of an individual student; group projects are not eligible. Teachers are encouraged to provide guidance as needed, but the student's creativity must be evident
- Relatives of the judges, the AAN Science Committee, or AAN staff are not eligible to apply
Application Process
- Submission of a completed application form
- Submission of an abstract of maximum 300 words
- Submission of a research report
- Submission of a bibliography
- An e-signature from the applicant's parent/guardian, teacher, and mentor is mandatory and will be required to complete the application. Please ensure they are informed so that the application can be processed promptly. This will be done through the application.
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