The Parkinson's Foundation offers several types of grants to encourage young scientists, clinicians and students to devote their talents to the study of Parkinson's disease (PD):

• Launch Award: four-year, two-stage award for outstanding postdoctoral researchers that will enable them to complete needed mentored training and transition promptly to independent research careers in PD. LOI Due: Oct. 27, 2023
• Postdoctoral Fellowships: two-year fellowships for young scientists fresh from their PhD training. LOI Due: Oct. 27, 2023
• Summer Student Fellowships: fellowships for 10 weeks of clinical or laboratory work with a $4,000 award.  Application Due: February 2, 2024
• Visiting Scholar Awards: $4,000 stipend to support the travel and housing of scholar.  Application Due: February 2, 2024
• Melvin Yahr Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Research Award: award created in honor of Dr. Melvin Yahr to support neurologists after residency. Deadline: Jan. 11, 2024