We are excited to announce the launch of our next society training grant cycle, scheduled to commence this September. In line with our mission, one of our society’s overarching priorities is to bolster the careers of researchers and foster excellence in peripheral nerve research, including clinical, translational, and basic science.

This PNS-funded grant opportunity is designed to provide support for two candidates:

• Junior Clinical Investigator: To acquire or consolidate expertise in clinical trials, clinical outcome measures, and/or clinical diagnostics and therapeutic development.
• Junior Scientist or Clinician-Scientist: To develop expertise and knowledge in peripheral nerve research by addressing key questions in Schwann cell/axonal biology and/or by elucidating relevant disease pathomechanisms.

The recipients of these training grants will conduct their research activity within a Peripheral Nerve Society (PNS) member’s research center where they have not previously received training. We are pleased to offer institutional funding of up to $75,000 USD to be disbursed to each grant recipient annually, to cover their salary, and living expenses. New this year, the PNS is extending the clinical grant to a 2-year fellowship.

In anticipation of the application window opening in September, we are once again actively seeking to compile a roster of approved mentors. All prospective candidates will be required to identify a mentor to develop their project in this integral part of the application process.

If you are interested in becoming a mentor, we invite you to learn more about the mentorship criteria and submit an application, here. We will be accepting mentors on a rolling basis, year-round, however we encourage you to submit an application by Friday, 13 September 2024 if you are interested in mentoring in the 2025 Training Grant Cycle.

Sincerely,

Charlotte Sumner, MD
President, PNS

Luis Querol, MD, PhD
Grants Committee Chair, PNS

John Svaren, PhD
Grants Committee Vice Chair, PNS