2012 Epilepsy Foundation Research Grants Program, USA

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Epilepsy Foundation offers Research Grants Program for international students in the field of Biological or Behavioral Research, USA 2012

Study Subject(s):Biological or Behavioral Research

Course Level:Research

Scholarship Provider: Epilepsy Foundation

Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:If you are a current or previous recipient of a Research Grant award from the Epilepsy Foundation you are not eligible to apply in this category again.To be eligible to apply for a Research Grant, an applicant must:

- Hold a Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Science, or equivalent degree. The eligibility of people holding other doctoral level degrees (ex. PharmD) may be considered by the Foundation's Research Council based on the merit of the research proposal; and

-Have an academic appointment at the level of Assistant Professor in a university or medical school, or equivalent standing at a research institution or medical center. For applicants not in the assistant professor series, a letter of equivalency with respect to the assistant professor series is required from the department chair/director, describing the degree of independence of the applicant, the local resources (space, time) available to the applicant, and the path of further career development available to the applicant at his/her institution. Those with appointments at the level of Associate Professor or higher are not eligible. Applicants whose research will involve patient care or direct involvement with patients must have completed all residency training and be licensed to practice medicine at their institution.

-U.S. citizenship is not required; however, research must be conducted in the U.S

-Applications from women, members of minority groups, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged. Applications from established investigators (Associate Professor level or above) and those that are PIs or co-PIs on past or currently active major federal grants such as NIH (R, P or K series grants), DOD, or NSF are ineligible.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The Epilepsy Foundation awards grants and fellowships for cutting-edge research into the causes of epilepsy. Program goals include understanding basic mechanisms, developing new therapeutic approaches, understanding the behavioral and psychosocial aspects of having epilepsy, and encouraging the professional development of scientists and healthcare professionals. The purpose of the Research Grants Program is to stimulate epilepsy research by providing funding for investigators in the early stages of their careers The Research Grants program offers one year of training support. The award carries a stipend of up to $50,000 per year. Funding for the award is provided by the Epilepsy Foundation and various sponsors. The number of awards granted each year is contingent on funds available.

How to Apply: By Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: August 31, 2012

Further Scholarship Information and Application