Parkinson’s Foundation Conference Awards

Deadline: 1/6/2021

Amount: $15,000 max

Website: https://www.parkinson.org/research/information-for-researchers/awards-for-independent-investigators/conference

Description:

The purpose of the program is to support events that will address research methods, help plan clinical trials, and discuss emerging questions related to Parkinson’s disease. Activities should engage members of the Parkinson’s community and results of the events must be publicized.

Conference Awards support the gathering of experts in the field working to address unsolved clinical or basic science problems relevant to Parkinson’s disease. Applicants may use this award to:

  1. Identify or define emerging research questions
  2. Plan or organize a clinical trial
  3. Standardize research methods

Eligible applicants:

Conference Awards are open to both national and international independent investigators with postdoctoral training or a medical degree (or the equivalent). All international students meeting the eligibility requirements may apply.