## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Advancing Research](/advancing-research) - [For Researchers](/advancing-research/for-researchers) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Advancing Research](/advancing-research) - [For Researchers](/advancing-research/for-researchers) # Award Deadlines ## 💡 Quick Summary - The Parkinson’s Foundation provides multiple active grant opportunities for [independent investigators](/advancing-research/for-researchers/awards-independent-investigators "Awards for Independent Investigators"), early-career researchers, clinicians and students, each with specific opening dates, deadlines and start times. - Several awards support innovative research, clinical training and early-career development in Parkinson’s science. - Applicants can apply through the Foundation’s grant portal, review full details for each award and browse previously funded grants and investigators through the [online award database](https://proposalcentral.com/Insights/E_EFyKQdtyY%3D/Public/Index). ![Hourglass running out of time](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/awarddeadlines.jpg?itok=TtmyMMjt) Thank you for your interest in applying for a Parkinson's Foundation grant. Below is the list of active award programs. For more information about each program, please click on the award names. To apply, click on the “Apply Now” link, register your email within our grant portal, and you will be able to view additional instructions and start the application process. Please note that some awards are in partnership with other organizations and are often managed by them. ## Awards for Independent Investigators ### [Impact Awards](/advancing-research/for-researchers/awards-independent-investigators#ImpactAwards) - Opens: August 17, 2026 - LOI Due: October 15, 2026 - Application Due: March 3, 2027 - Award Notification: June 2027 - Award Begins: August 1, 2027 [APPLY NOW](https://proposalcentral.com/GrantOpportunities.asp?GMID=196) ### [Stanley Fahn Junior Faculty Award](/advancing-research/for-researchers/awards-independent-investigators#SFJFAward) *The Stanley Fahn Junior Faculty Award is offered every other year (it is **open during the 2026-2027 cycle**, and it will be closed during the 2027-2028 cycle).* - Opens: August 10, 2026 - LOI Due: October 8, 2026 - Application Due: March 2, 2027 - Award Notification: June 2027 - Award Begins: August 1, 2027 [APPLY NOW](https://proposalcentral.com/GrantOpportunities.asp?GMID=196) ### [Conference Awards](/advancing-research/for-researchers/awards-independent-investigators#ConferenceAwards) For more information email . ## Fellowships & Early Career Awards ### [Launch Award](/advancing-research/for-researchers/fellowships-early-career-awards#LaunchAward) *The Launch Award is offered every other year (it is **closed during the 2026-2027 cycle**, and it will be open during the 2027-2028 cycle).* [Postdoctoral Fellowships](https://www.parkinson.org/advancing-research/for-researchers/fellowships-early-career-awards#Postdoctoral) - Opens: August 10, 2026 - LOI Due: October 1, 2026 - Application Due: February 23, 2027 - Award Notification: June 2027 - Award Begins: August 1, 2027 [APPLY NOW](https://proposalcentral.com/GrantOpportunities.asp?GMID=196) ### [Melvin Yahr Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Research Award](https://www.parkinson.org/advancing-research/for-researchers/fellowships-early-career-awards#Melvin) *Funded by the Parkinson’s Foundation in collaboration with the International Association of Parkinsonism and Related Disorders (IAPRD).* - Opens: September 14, 2026 - Application Due: January 11, 2027 - Award Notification: May 2027 - Award Begins: August 1, 2027 [APPLY NOW](https://proposalcentral.com/GrantOpportunities.asp?GMID=196) ### [Clinical Research Training Scholarship in Parkinson’s Disease](/resources-support/professionals/resources/clinical-training-awards#ClinicalResearch) *Funded by the Parkinson’s Foundation and American Brain Foundation in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology Institute.* - Application Due: September 10, 2026 - Award Notification: January 2027 - Award Begins: July 1, 2027 [APPLY NOW](https://www.aan.com/research/clinical-training-scholarship-parkinsons) ### [Visiting Scholars Award](/advancing-research/for-researchers/fellowships-early-career-awards#VisitingScholarAwards) - Opens: October 19, 2026 - Application Due: January 20, 2027 - Award Notification: April 2027 - Award Begins: Summer 2027 [APPLY NOW](https://proposalcentral.com/GrantOpportunities.asp?GMID=196) ### [Summer Student Fellowships](/advancing-research/for-researchers/fellowships-early-career-awards#SummerFellowships) - Opens: October 19, 2026 - Application Due: January 20, 2027 - Award Notification: April 2027 - Award Begins: Summer 2027 [APPLY NOW](https://proposalcentral.com/GrantOpportunities.asp?GMID=196) ## Clinician Awards ### [Paul Oreffice Innovations in Care Awards](/advancing-research/for-researchers/awards-for-clinicians "Awards for All Clinicians") *The Paul Oreffice Innovations in Care Awards are closed for applications at this time.* [APPLY NOW](https://proposalcentral.com/GrantOpportunities.asp?GMID=196) ### Explore All Our Research Grants Visit our Award Search Database for all currently and previously funded Parkinson’s Foundation research awards. Search by keyword, investigator, and more! [VIEW ALL FUNDED GRANTS](https://proposalcentral.com/Insights/E_EFyKQdtyY%3D/Public/Index) [RECENTLY FUNDED GRANTS](/advancing-research/finding-cure/currently-funded-grants) ### Meet Recently Funded Investigators Visit our Research Spotlight page to meet recently funded investigators, who are among the more than 600 researchers the Foundation has funded. [VIEW RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT](/advancing-research/our-research/research-spotlight "Research Spotlight") ### Follow us on Bluesky Follow us on Bluesky [@pfresearchteam.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/pfresearchteam.bsky.social) for the latest information and updates on our research programs and outcomes of the research supported by the Foundation. [FOLLOW US](https://bsky.app/profile/pfresearchteam.bsky.social) - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn