The FY26 Parkinson’s Research Program Early Investigator Research Award supports early-stage investigators pursuing Parkinson’s disease research. Two funding levels accommodate fellows needing mentorship and early-career independent investigators. Research must align with one of four focus areas. Clinical trials are excluded. Level 1 requires a mentor with PD expertise; Level 2 requires preliminary data but no mentor.
Open to investigators in early career stages, including fellows and early-career independent researchers. Level 1 applicants must have a mentor with PD research experience; Level 2 applicants must provide preliminary data. No restrictions on entity type.
