Call for Applications – ADHD Research Awards

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is pleased to announce the availability of the 2026 Dr. Thomas E. Brown Award (formerly Young Scientist Research Awards), a program recognizing emerging researchers making contributions to the understanding of ADHD.

The two awards will each include an unrestricted cash prize of $1,000, recognition at the 2026 Annual International Conference on ADHD in December; conference travel and expense allowance if needed; registration; a one-year professional membership to CHADD; and recognition in CHADD’s Attention magazine, in ADHD Weekly, and on CHADD’s website.

Applicants must be in the process of completing a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DDS, or the equivalent) or must have completed such a degree or a clinical residency training within the last three years, no earlier than January 2023.

Research may address any area relevant to ADHD including, but not limited to: biological/genetic underpinnings of the disorder; treatment efficacy; impact on the individual or family; school or workplace accommodations; social stigma and discrimination; public health; and epidemiology.

Deadline for applications is April 27, 2026.