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Parkinson's Foundation Summer Student & Visiting Scholar Awards

Parkinson's Foundation Visiting Scholar Award

Supports PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in Parkinson's visiting research experiences at distant laboratories through the Parkinson's Foundation.

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The Parkinson's Foundation Visiting Scholar Award supports summer research placements at a host laboratory that is geographically distant from the applicant's home institution. The award totals USD 5,000 per recipient — USD 4,000 in stipend support plus up to USD 1,000 for conference travel — and is available to PhD students in year two or later and to postdoctoral fellows conducting Parkinson's d…

Funds summer placements for PhD students (year two or later) and postdoctoral fellows to conduct Parkinson's disease research at a host laboratory geographically distant from their home institution.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.2–3 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.parkinson.org