The SPARK Grant: Supporting Pediatric Neurology Advances through Research in K-Awards
Funding Amount
US $50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.
- Be an active or junior member of the Child Neurology Society or demonstrate that the
- membership application is in process.
Overview
SPARK Grant: Supporting Pediatric Neurology Advances through Research in K-Awards
For early-stage investigators who are re-applying for NIH K08 or K23 Career Development Awards
Overview
The Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation® (PERF®) is committed to advancing pediatric neurology research by supporting the next generation of investigators. In recognition of the increasingly competitive and uncertain funding landscape, PERF is pleased to announce a new bridge grant program designed to support Early-Stage Investigators (ESIs) who are initiating their research careers in pediatric neurology. This pilot program provides critical financial support to bridge the gap between initial career development (K-award) application submission and successful resubmission, enabling investigators to strengthen their proposals and continue their career trajectory in child neurology research.
Eligibility
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Be an active or junior member of the Child Neurology Society or demonstrate that the
membership application is in process.
What Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 29
- Total given
- $929K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $75–$200K
- By dollars: Florida 22%, Minnesota 16%, California 10%. Top recipient cities: Roseville, MN; Dallas, TX; Chicago, IL.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 33% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
University of Miami · Coral Gables, FL
Scholarship fund
$200K
UCLA · Los Angeles, CA
Research
$90K
Brigham and Women's Hospital · Boston, MA
Research
$90K
Children's Mercy Hospital · Kansas City, MO
Research
$90K
University of Colorado · Denver, CO
Research
$50K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Science research
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Deadline
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