George C. Cotzias, MD, Memorial Fellowship

George C. Cotzias, MD, Memorial Fellowships

Dr. George C. Cotzias was a pathfinder in the pharmacologic exploration of brain functions and in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease with levodopa. His work stimulated much of the current interest and research on the problems of the neurological movement disorders. It is to honor the memory of the late Dr. Cotzias and to stimulate young neurologists to follow his leadership that The American Parkinson Disease Association has established the George C. Cotzias Fellowship.

Goal

The Dr. George C. Cotzias Memorial Fellowship is intended to assist promising young neurologist in establishing careers in research, teaching and patient care relevant to the problems, causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease and related neurological movement disorders.

Funding

One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) will be awarded each year for salary and supporting research expenses for three consecutive years providing the required conditions are met to the satisfaction of the APDA Scientific Advisory Board, and the APDA Board of Directors.

10% of the total funding ($10,000) can be allocated to indirect costs. This is included in the $100,000.

Eligibility

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• The applicant must be a physician who is licensed to practice medicine in the US and who is completing, or has completed, training in a clinical discipline concerned with disorders of the nervous system (i.e. adult neurology, child neurology, neurosurgery, neuropathology).
  • The applicant should be an instructor or assistant professor and demonstrate a clear commitment to the goal described above.
  • There should also be evidence that the sponsoring institution will provide the environment and support needed for career development.
• The applicant should be no more than 10 years beyond completion of his/her clinical training at the time of submission and must be sponsored by a non-profit institution in the US or its territories.

Ineligibility

• Funding is not to be used for:
  • Salary for the principal investigator higher than $75,000; fringe benefits are included under this category
  • Travel expenses higher than $3,000 each year.
  • Publication costs higher than $1000 each year.
  • Equipment costs higher than $10,000 each year.