touchNEUROLOGY Future Leaders 2026
Following the success of touchNEUROLOGY Future Leaders 2025, we are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 edition.
The touchNEUROLOGY Future Leaders initiative recognises the next generation of neurologists and neuroscientists whose research, clinical excellence and leadership are advancing the field. These are individuals who are not only delivering meaningful impact today, but who are shaping the future of neurological care, education and scientific discovery.
We invite the international neurology community to nominate colleagues, peers or mentees who demonstrate exceptional promise, leadership and innovation. Self-nominations are also welcome.
Nominations are open across all neurology subspecialties and geographic regions.Â
👉 Submit your nomination using the form below
To complete the nomination form, please register or log in to your touchNEUROLOGY account.
Please include the following information about the nominee:
If you prefer, nominations may also be submitted directly by email to:
Katey Gabrysch, Editorial Director: katey.gabrysch@touchmedicalmedia.com
Why nominate a rising star?
Global professional visibility
Featured across the touchNEUROLOGY platform, including website coverage, newsletters and social media promotion to our international community of clinicians, researchers and industry professionals.
Formal recognition
An official touchNEUROLOGY Future Leader 2026 certificate and digital LinkedIn badge.
Thought-leadership opportunities
Invitations to contribute to expert commentary, panel discussions, interviews and congress coverage, positioning them as emerging voices within the neurology community.
Long-term engagement
Inclusion within the touchNEUROLOGY Future Leaders network, fostering collaboration and continued visibility beyond 2026.
Criteria for nominees: touchNEUROLOGY Future Leaders 2026 recognises outstanding rising talents in neurology worldwide.
Nominees must meet the following criteria:
- Age requirement: Candidates must be 40 years of age or younger at the time of nomination. An extension of up to four years may be applied to account for career interruptions, including illness, parental leave or significant caregiving responsibilities.
- Academic contribution: Candidates must have at least one publication as first, corresponding or last author in a PubMed-indexed journal or Q1-ranked journal (Clarivate JCR 2024 or equivalent).
- Career stage: Candidates may be at any stage from trainee or clinical fellow through to senior lecturer or associate professor. Individuals holding a full professor title are not eligible.
- Field of work: Candidates must be actively engaged in clinical practice, translational or basic research, education or advocacy within neurology.
- Professional standing: Candidates should demonstrate evidence of leadership potential, innovation or meaningful contributions to their subspecialty or the broader neurology community. Participation in international congresses, scientific committees or professional societies is highly desirable.
