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Sheila Essey Award for ALS Research

Offers recognition to ALS scientists and advocates for breakthroughs in understanding prevention, causes, and treatment opportunities.

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The Sheila Essey Award is an annual recognition that honors significant contributions in the search for the causes, prevention, and cure for ALS. This is a recognition award rather than a competitive grant; nomination-based selection. No active call published as of 2026-05-27.

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No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Annual.

Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: www.als.org