Myasthenia Gravis Grants

Student Fellowship--Myasthenia Gravis or Related Neuromuscular Conditions

These fellowships are awarded annually to current medical students
or graduate students interested in the scientific basis of myasthenia
gravis or related neuromuscular conditions, serving both to further
scientific inquiries into the nature of these disorders and to
encourage more research. The stipend is up to $5,000.

Annual deadline for applications is March 15.

Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America
1821 University Ave. W., Suite S256
St. Paul, MN 55104

Telephone: (651)917-6256 or (800)541-5454

Fax: (651)917-1835

Movement Disorders Research Award
Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology, the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, and the AAN Movement Disorders Section and endowed by the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.

This award recognizes an individual for outstanding work in the field of Parkinson's disease or other movement disorders for either a single outstanding contribution or for lifetime achievement.

Presentation
Recipient is expected to present a 20-minute lecture during a movement disorders scientific session at the 61st AAN Annual Meeting.

Recipient will receive:

Certificate of recognition and $1,500 prize
Complimentary registration for 61st Annual Meeting
Recognition at 2009 Awards Luncheon at 61st Annual Meeting
Eligibility
Must be actively engaged in movement disorders research

Application Procedure
Applicants should submit one complete set of the following materials:

Completed application form Note: Under general description, describe: How applicant’s scientific contributions have created a better understanding of Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders .
Current curriculum vitae

Deadline

The deadline to apply for 2009 AAN Scientific Awards is November 3, 2008. Applications will be available in August 2008.

For more information, please contact Erin Jackson at ejackson@aan.com or (651) 695-2704.

Healthcare Professionals: Research Fellowships

Research Fellowships for nurses, medical students and post-doctoral research are awarded annually. The purpose of these research awards is to attract physicians, PhD scientists and allied heath professionals into conducting research into Myasthenia Gravis or related conditions.

Nursing Fellowship:

These fellowships are awarded annually to nurses or nursing students interested in studying problems encountered by patients with MG or related neuromuscular conditions.

Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America
1821 University Ave. W., Suite S256
St. Paul, MN 55104

Telephone: (651)917-6256 or (800)541-5454

Fax: (651)917-1835

Email: mgfa@myasthenia.org