Research & Impact Research & Impact Parkinson’s Research APDA proudly invests in the most promising clinicians and scientific projects focused on the discovery of the cause(s) and finding the cure for Parkinson’s disease. The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) proudly invests in the most promising clinicians and scientific projects focused on the discovery of the cause(s) and finding the cure(s) for Parkinson’s disease (PD). APDA is committed to scientific research and has been a funding partner in many major PD scientific breakthroughs, investing nearly $49 million in research since 1961. Many APDA-funded researchers have successfully leveraged pilot data to secure multi-million dollar grants through the National Institutes of Health and other funding partners. Past Funded Research APDA has been a funding partner in many major scientific breakthroughs since 1961. Here’s some of the work we’ve funded: 2019-2020 Funded Research 2018-2019 Funded Research 2017-2018 Funded Research 2016-2017 Funded Research 2015-2016 Funded Research 2014-2015 Funded Research 2013-2014 Funded Research What we fund APDA maintains eight Centers for Advanced Research in major academic and medical centers across the country intended to strengthen and help integrate already existing investigative teams. Our focus is to bring the best new talent to the field of Parkinson’s Disease research, so we also annually award individual research grants and fellowships for promising research by experienced and young scientists. Opportunities for funding APDA proudly invests in the most promising clinicians and scientific projects focused on the discovery of the cause(s) and finding the cure for Parkinson’s disease through the following grant programs: George C. Cotzias Fellowship Fellowship over three years. Apply Post-Doctoral Fellowship Fellowship for one year. Apply Research Grants Renewable one year grant. Apply Research For All Renewable one year grant. Apply APDA is thrilled to release a video that showcases the impact and progress we have made in the research arena since 1961. The video highlights the urgent need to advance science to help stop the disease progress and ultimately find a cure. APDA prides itself in funding the brightest talent and attracting researchers to the field who want to make a commitment to building a life long career in Parkinson’s. Click Here To Learn More About Our Excellent Work In Research And To Watch The Full Video
