2026 Dr. Thomas E. Brown Pioneer Award
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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.
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
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
A minimum of two recommendations is 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.
All information will remain strictly confidential.
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.
All information will remain strictly confidential.
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