2026 Dr. Thomas E. Brown Pioneer Award Application |
General Information
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), the nation’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by ADHD, is pleased to announce the availability of the Dr. Thomas E. Brown Pioneer Award for 2026.
Each of two awards includes an unrestricted cash prize of $1,000 issued directly to the winners, recognition at the 2026 Annual International Conference on ADHD December 3-5 in Baltimore, Maryland, conference registration, conference travel (coach airfare or Federal mileage reimbursement up to $500) and expense allowance including 2 nights at the conference hotel, a one-year professional membership to CHADD, recognition in CHADD’s Attention magazine, publicity through CHADD’s social media posts and its ADHD Weekly newsletter, and a description of the winners' bio and research 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. They must be involved in conducting research addressing an area of ADHD that will further understanding of the disorder. The 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
- epidemiology
Applicants should provide a 2-page description of the research study they are submitting for the competition and include references to supporting documents such as published papers or summaries of ongoing studies. Judges will be looking at the significance, methodology, clarity of the problem, and relevance of literature review for the research study that is submitted for evaluation. The submitted research must have Institutional Review Board approval. Any external funding must be disclosed.
Judges will also look at the applicant’s research studies record, publications, recommendation letters, and planned future contributions in the field. Abstracts or summaries of other completed research studies and/or a list of on-going research projects and contributions to the field should be provided. At least two recommendations are required.
Entries will be judged by a panel of experts in the field of ADHD, including members of CHADD’s Professional Advisory Board and CHADD’s Board of Directors.
The completed application packet must be received in our office by 11:59 PM ET on April 27, 2026. Winners will be announced in July. Awards will be presented at the 2026 Annual International Conference on ADHD in December. Award funds will be disbursed at the conference.
The awards are currently being supported by a number of individual donations.
If you have any questions regarding the Dr. Thomas E. Brown Pioneer Award, please send an email to thomasbrownaward@chadd.org or contact Rachel James at 301-306-7070, ext. 132.
Judges will also look at the applicant’s research studies record, publications, recommendation letters, and planned future contributions in the field. Abstracts or summaries of other completed research studies and/or a list of on-going research projects and contributions to the field should be provided. At least two recommendations are required.
Entries will be judged by a panel of experts in the field of ADHD, including members of CHADD’s Professional Advisory Board and CHADD’s Board of Directors.
The completed application packet must be received in our office by 11:59 PM ET on April 27, 2026. Winners will be announced in July. Awards will be presented at the 2026 Annual International Conference on ADHD in December. Award funds will be disbursed at the conference.
The awards are currently being supported by a number of individual donations.
If you have any questions regarding the Dr. Thomas E. Brown Pioneer Award, please send an email to thomasbrownaward@chadd.org or contact Rachel James at 301-306-7070, ext. 132.
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