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AFTD Holloway Fellowships
AFTD is proud to support two fellowship programs made possible by the Holloway Family Fund:
- The Clinical Research Training Scholarship in FTD, made available in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology and the American Brain Foundation — The application deadline for the 2024 Clinical Research training Scholarship in FTD has passed. The 2025 RFA will be available Summer 2024.
- Holloway Postdoctoral Fellowships — 2024 RFP now available!
2024 Holloway Postdoctoral Fellowship
Made possible by the generous support of the Holloway Family Fund.
The AFTD Holloway Postdoctoral Fellowship program provides funding for the next generation of FTD researchers. By supporting talented young investigators during this critical phase of their scientific training, AFTD aims to inspire a long-standing commitment to FTD research.
Award Details
- Duration: Two years, beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30 of the second year
- Amount of award (USD): $60,000/ year ($120,000 total)
- Application of funds: Holloway Postdoctoral Fellowships are intended to primarily cover the recipient’s stipend or salary and benefits. Please see the RFP and application instructions for more details.
Timeline: 2024 Holloway Postdoctoral Fellowships
- Application deadline: January 12, 2024
- Notification of awards: March 2024
- Award start date: July 1, 2024
AFTD Application Submission Portal
Applications for the 2024 Holloway Postdoctoral Fellowships can be submitted through the online submission portal.
General Instructions for Applicants
Click here to download instructions to help you as you apply for a Holloway Postdoctoral Fellowship.
For more information:
- Please contact AFTD at research@theaftd.org or 484-584-0018 x 8910.
2025 Clinical Research Training Scholarship
This award aims to recognize the importance of good clinical research and to encourage early career investigators in clinical studies in FTD.
The Clinical Research Training Scholarship, a new funding opportunity specifically for clinician scientists, continues AFTD’s long-standing commitment to supporting the next generation of FTD researchers. Funded by AFTD thanks to the generous support of the Holloway Family Fund, with additional support from the American Brain Foundation in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology, the Clinical Research Training Scholarship supports (1) patient-oriented research or (2) translational research designed to advance the treatment or diagnosis of FTD. Eligible projects include epidemiologic or behavioral studies, clinical trials, studies of disease mechanisms, the development of new technologies, and health services and outcomes research.
Award Details
- Duration: Two years
- Amount of award (USD): $75,000 total/yr ($65,000 plus a $10,000/yr stipend to support education and research-related costs)
Who can apply?
This funding opportunity is open to U.S. and international applicants who:
- Are AAN members
- Are interested in an academic career in neurological research
- Have completed their residency or a PhD no more than 5 years prior to the beginning of this award. Eligibility of applicants who have completed both residency and a PhD is based on when they completed residency
Timeline
- RFP Available: Summer 2024
- Application deadline: September 2025
- Notification of recipients: January 2026
- Funding period begins: July 1, 2026
AFTD Application Submission Portal
Request for Applications
2025 RFA available Summer 2024
For more information:
- Please contact AFTD at research@theaftd.org or 267-758-8654.
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