Foundation / Corporation
American Epilepsy Society (AES), Epilepsy Foundation (EF), Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation, NORSE Institute, and FamilieSCN2A Foundation
01/14/22 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Fellowships up to $50,000 to USA early-career researchers with a doctoral or equivalent degree to support research and training in an area related to epilepsy. Funding is intended for research on the treatments, causes, and consequences of seizures, epilepsy, and related disorders.
AES Research and Training Fellowships for Clinicians (RTFC) provide mentored support for clinical fellows or clinical faculty who intend to pursue a career in epilepsy research.Proposals are welcomed across the spectrum of basic, translational, and clinical research on the causes, treatments, and consequences of epilepsy, seizures, and related disorders and their treatment. Applicants should propose a research project and training program designed to develop scientific skills and preliminary data in preparation for an independent research career.
Supplementary Training Grants
Applicants to Research and Training Fellowship for Clinicians program have the option of applying for an additional supplementary training award to attend a high-quality training course or conference that will supplement the training received during their award. Virtual or in-person training opportunities may be considered. Applications for this supplemental support must be submitted alongside the Research and Training Fellowship for Clinicians application but will not affect the likelihood of receiving an award.
Contributing Partners
GrantWatch ID#: 160891
The number of awards granted each year is contingent upon available funds.
The fellowship award provides up to $50,000 for one year, of which $1,000 is intended as travel support to attend the AES Annual Meeting. The award also includes one-year AES membership and complimentary registration to the AES Annual Meeting.
July 1, 2022: Earliest award start date. Applicants may request a delay in the start date of up to 3 months.
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