By Staff
NINDS and the National Institute of Aging (NIA) are excited to co-host NIH Day at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting 2026 in Chicago, IL. Dr. Amy Adams, NINDS Acting Director, will kick off the event by highlighting the collaborative spirit between AAN and NIH in advancing neurological health.
This event brings together NIH staff, researchers, and partners to share information and connect with one another. Throughout the day, NIH Program Staff will talk about current research, training opportunities, and ways to support careers in science. Attendees will also learn about community-engaged research and have chances to ask questions and join discussions.
Event Agenda
NINDS and NIA staff will be participating in “NIH Day” at AAN on April 21st, from 12:45pm – 4:30 pm CT in McCormick Place West | W193b. Check out the table below for a schedule of the day and click the links to learn more about the speakers.
| Health Disparities Funding Opportunities |
| Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)(PAR-25-144) | Application Due Date: June 05, 2026Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)(PAR-25-233) | Application Due Date: June 16, 2026Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)(PAR-25-143) | Application Due Date: June 16, 2026Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) (S06 Clinical Trial Optional)(PAR-23-166) | Application Due Date: July 8, 2026Interventions to Reduce Sleep Health Disparities (R01 – Clinical Trials Optional)(PAR-24-330) | Application Due Date: June 05, 2026Global Health Funding OpportunitiesEmerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required)(PAR-24-295) | Application Due Date: December 03, 2026Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required)(PAR-24-296) | Application Due Date: December 03, 2026 |
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