Neuroscience Research Prize

About

This award is designed to encourage high school students to explore the world of the brain and nervous system through research, identify and reward those students whose scientific skill and talent indicate potential for scientific contributions in the field of neuroscience, and recognize the efforts of science teachers who have demonstrated support for students interested in neuroscience. 

Benefits

Benefits for three winners of the AAN Neuroscience Research Prize:

• Each winner will receive a $1,000 prize, certificate of recognition, and the opportunity to present their work during a scientific poster session at the AAN 77^th Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA*
• Each winner and their parent or mentor will receive coach airfare, two nights hotel, $100/day per diem for expenses (up to two days), and complimentary meeting registration.

Benefits for one winner of the Bhuwan Garg High School Neuroscience Research Prize:

• Winner will receive $1,000 honorarium, certificate of recognition, and the opportunity to present their work during a scientific poster session at the 2025 Child Neurology Society Annual Meeting*
• Winner and their parent or mentor will receive airfare, three nights lodging, ground transportation, and complimentary meeting registration.

           Funding for this prize is provided through the Child Neurology Society

*Travel, housing, and per diem benefits are dependent on the ability to execute the in-person portion of the Annual Meeting.

Eligibility

• Students must be enrolled in secondary school (grades 9-12) in the United States, regardless of age. Applications must represent original research as well as the original written work of the applicant. 
• Projects do not need to occur in formal/traditional lab settings. 
• Each project should be the work of an individual student; group projects are not eligible (teachers are encouraged to provide guidance as needed, but must allow each student to demonstrate his/her own creativity) 
• Family members of the judges, the AAN Science Committee, or AAN staff are not eligible to apply 

• Completed application form
• Maximum 300-word abstract 
• Research report 
• Bibliography 
• An e-signature from your parent/guardian, teacher, and mentor are required and will be needed to complete your application. Please make sure they are aware so the application can be processed on time. This will be done through this application.

Application Timeline

Award applications are due on October 31, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

Questions?

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

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