AAN Launches Year-End Campaign for Brain Research
The American Academy of Neurology is asking donors to support its research program as demand for funding outpaces available resources.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Alzheimer’s
The American Academy of Neurology launched a year-end giving campaign for its AAN Research Program, which has funded brain research for more than 30 years. The academy invested nearly $1.8 million in research funding in 2026.
Why it matters
Hundreds of researchers apply for AAN grants, and demand for funding continues to outpace available resources, leaving millions in viable neuroscience research unfunded. The campaign seeks to close part of that gap for brain health research across the United States.
The AAN invested nearly $1.8 million in research funding in 2026, and 100 percent of every tax-deductible donation goes directly to brain research. The campaign's fundraising target and total raised to date were not disclosed.
The players
American Academy of Neurology
A professional medical society with more than 44,000 members that promotes neurological care and research.
American Academy of Neurology Institute
The 501(c)(3) charitable organization through which the AAN Research Program is administered.
The details
The campaign invites tax-deductible gifts through the BrainHealth.com 'Donate to Research' page, and organizations interested in supporting the AAN Research Program may contact donations@aan.com. The AAN Research Program is administered through the American Academy of Neurology Institute, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Timeline
November 4, 2026: The American Academy of Neurology announced its year-end giving campaign for the AAN Research Program.
2026: The academy invested nearly $1.8 million in research funding during the year.
Roadmap
The AAN Research Program has funded brain research for more than 30 years, and this campaign extends that long-running effort. Its emphasis on unmet demand reflects the gap between the number of researchers applying for grants and the funding available to them.
Tax-deductible donations made through BrainHealth.com directly support brain research, with every dollar going to grants rather than administrative costs. Readers interested in contributing can do so through the Donate to Research page.
The takeaway
Support for brain research depends on donors closing the gap between grant applications and available funding. Individuals who want to help can give through the AAN Research Program's tax-deductible donation page.
Further reading
Explore more on Alzheimer’s research and the funding behind it.
More information
Donations to the BrainHealth.com 'Donate to Research' page are tax-deductible and go entirely to brain research.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sioux City Journal.
