American Parkinson Disease Association Dr. George C. Cotzias Memorial Fellowship

American Parkinson Disease Association Dr. George C. Cotzias Memorial Fellowship Deadline: April 1, 2015 Academic Year 2015-2016 Dr. George C. Cotzias was a pathfinder in the pharmacologic exploration of brain functions and in the treatment of Parkinson's disease with levodopa.  His work stimulated much of the current interest and research on the problems of the neurological movement disorders.  It is to honor the memory of the late Dr. Cotzias and to stimulate young neurologists to follow his leadership that The American Parkinson Disease Association Inc. has established the George C. Cotzias Fellowship. GOAL: To assist promising young neurologist in establishing careers in research, teaching and patient service relevant to the problems, causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's disease and related neurological movement disorders. The applicant must be a physician and a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S. who is completing, or has completed, training in a clinical discipline concerned with disorders of the nervous system (i.e. medical neurology, child neurology, neurosurgery, neuropathology).  The applicant should be an instructor or assistant professor and demonstrate a clear commitment to the goals described above.  There should also be evidence that the sponsoring institution will provide the environment and support needed for career development. The applicant should be no more than 3 ye...

Source: ScanGrants feed - December 8, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Parkinson Disease Association Source Type: funding