The deadline for submission
of preliminary applications
to Epilepsy Research UK in the
2008-2009 grant round is Friday
17 October 2008.
Please note that there have
been a number of changes from
the 2007-2008 grant round. Make
sure you are using the latest
application forms and have read
the Information for Applicants
(2008) document carefully. Contact
us with any questions
GRANTS
OFFERED BY EPILEPSY RESEARCH UK
Epilepsy Research UK invites applications
for grants to support basic, clinical
and scientific research work in the
UK into the causes, treatment and
prevention of epilepsy. We encourage
applications on all aspects of epilepsy
including basic and social science,
clinical management and holistic management
of patients.
Project grants
Applications are invited for grants
up to £100,000
to support a research project lasting
a maximum of three years. Applications
for smaller sums to support salary
costs, purchase of equipment, or student
fees are also welcome.
Fellowshipgrants
Applications are invited for grants
of between £150,000
and
£200,000 over 1-3 years
to support fellowships. Funds will
cover Fellow's salary, support staff
costs and project running costs.
Further information Please read the Information
for applicants (2008) (,
80 KB) for details of eligibility,
application schedule and requirements.
Please note that Epilepsy Research
UK only supports medical and scientific
research into epilepsy at academic
and medical institutions in the UK.
We do not fund research elsewhere.
Project grants cannot be used to support
standalone meetings, conferences or
workshops. All applicants should be
graduates in medicine or one of the
sciences allied to medicine. They
should be resident in the United Kingdom
and affiliated to an academic institution
in the United Kingdom.