Melvin Yahr Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Research Award

A one-year award for early career MD investigators worldwide to conduct clinical research on any aspect of Parkinson’s disease, with a focus on supporting under-represented researchers.

The Parkinson’s Foundation is a US-based 501(c)3 non-profit organisation. Its mission is to make life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research toward a cure.

The Melvin Yahr Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Research Award is jointly supported by the Parkinson’s Foundation and the International Association of Parkinsonism and Related Disorders (IAPRD). The award is designed to foster clinical research into any aspect of Parkinson’s disease conducted by young investigators who are under-represented in current research. By recognising and honouring the exceptional contributions of young talented individuals, the award seeks to break down barriers and create a more inclusive and diverse healthcare community. It is expected that this initiative will spur innovation and promote the translation of cutting-edge scientific discoveries into efficient and practical health measures that will benefit people with Parkinson’s disease.