The Alliance created the new Student Innovation Award, which will be presented for the first time at the 2023 Alliance Conference. This award encourages ALS/MND exposure and awareness in the global student community, provides a platform for students to showcase their innovative ideas to improve the quality of life of people living with ALS/MND, and drives innovation within the ALS/MND space.
Candidates for the Student Innovation Award must:
- have initiated and implemented work that will have an international impact on people living with ALS/MND;
- explored new and innovative ideas for improving quality of life of PALS that shows an understanding of PALS needs;
- have potential to be an achievable and accessible solution; and
- be a full-time student.
There will be a £1000 honorarium paid to the winning individual or student team.