Details & Eligibility Criteria
The AAIC® Neuroscience Next 'One to Watch' Award recognizes the next generation of leaders in neuroscience, the students, postdoctoral researchers and early career investigators who are pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery and innovation. These nominees should embody the spirit of collaboration, communication and outreach, shaping the future of dementia science. We encourage nominations of individuals who are fostering inclusivity, ensuring the field grows stronger, more diverse and more impactful.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Student, postdoctoral researcher, or early-career investigator within seven years of their terminal degree.
- The awardee must be able to attend AAIC Neuroscience Next to receive the award and participate in a panel discussion.
- Self-nominations are eligible.
- Members of the AAIC Neuroscience Next Scientific Program Committee are not eligible.
- The awardee must be at least 18 years old by the time of the Award (February 15, 2027).
Previous Winners:
2026:
- Ainara Jauregi Zinkunegi
- Wambūi Karanja
- Wagner Brum
- Elias M. Wisdom
2025:
- Giovanna Carello Collar
- Andréa Lessa Benedet
- Joseph Therriault
- Agnès Pérez-Millan
2024:
- Rianna Patterson
- Maura Malpetti
- João Pedro Ferrari-Souza
- Rianna Patterson
- Maura Malpetti
- João Pedro Ferrari-Souza
2023:
- Claire Andre
- Chinmayi Balusu
- Kacie Deters
- Kao Lee Yang
2021
- Angeline Dukes
- Eduardo Zimmer
- Ron Nachum
- Victor Ekuta
- Angeline Dukes
- Eduardo Zimmer
- Ron Nachum
- Victor Ekuta