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Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation (PERF) Shields Research Grant

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Funding Amount

$100,000 ($50,000 per year for two years)

Deadline

Closed

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation (PERF) Shields Research Grant

Funder: Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation (PERF) in partnership with Child Neurology Society (CNS)

Overview: Supports translational or clinical research by a child neurologist or developmental pediatrician early in his/her academic career.

Award: $100,000 total ($50,000 per year for two years)

Geographic Scope: United States or Canada (legal residency requirement)

Focus Areas:

  • Translational research

  • Clinical research

  • Must have clinical research/patient care component

  • Research does not need to focus on epilepsy

    • Eligibility Criteria:

  • Completed training in child neurology or neurodevelopmental disabilities in an ACGME-approved program no more than 8 years prior to application

  • Must have clinical research/patient care component

  • Legal resident of United States or Canada

  • Junior or Active member of the Child Neurology Society

  • Currently funded research is DISQUALIFIED with exception of NIH K12 grant

    • Contact Information:

  • Roger Larson, CAE, Executive Director

  • Email: rblarson@childneurologysociety.org

  • Mail: 1000 West County Road E, Suite 290, St. Paul, MN 55126

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Deadline: April 15 (annual)

    Decision Notification: By June 1

    Materials:

  • Complete application using official forms (available as PDF or WORD documents)

  • Application Guidelines available on CNS and CNF websites

  • Award & Grant FAQs available

    • Submission: Send to Roger Larson, CAE, Executive Director via email (rblarson@childneurologysociety.org) or mail (1000 West County Road E, Suite 290, St. Paul, MN 55126)

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