The ANA Persyst Professional Development Award nominations must be completed by August 1, 2025, 11:59 PM PST. Nominations must be complete and include all necessary documentation by that time to be considered and reviewed.
Eligible Candidates:
Early career individuals defined as a postdoc fellow, instructor or assistant professor
Actively working in the field of epilepsy
Current ANA member in good standing
Agree to attend the ANA Annual meeting
Candidates who have submitted unsuccessfully in the past may reapply. Self-nominations are encouraged.
Award:
$11,500 for professional development. Professional Development examples include:
Travel/mentorship arrangement: Over a 12- to 18-month period, the individual visits up to four U.S. institutions specializing in epilepsy research, spending a week at each institution working with an epilepsy expert.
Enrollment in a relevant certificate course or master’s degree course
Enrollment in a relevant leadership training course such as provided by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).
Gratis Annual Meeting Registration
Up to $2,000 travel and lodging reimbursement to attend the ANA Annual Meeting
Commemorative Plaque