American Epilepsy Society – Predoctoral Research Fellowships
AES Predoctoral Research Fellowships support predoctoral students who are pursuing dissertation research with an epilepsy-relevant theme, and who are working under the guidance of a mentor with expertise in epilepsy research. Proposals are welcomed across the spectrum of basic, translational, and clinical research.
The fellowship award offers up to $30,000 for stipend and travel support to the AES Annual Meeting for one year, as well as a one-year AES membership. The number of awards granted each year is contingent upon available funds.
Proposals are due by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, January 18, 2024
Duration
1 year
Funding
$30,000
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be matriculating in a full-time doctoral (PhD) program in a field relevant to epilepsy research.
- Have a defined research plan and access to institutional resources to conduct the proposed project.
- Have a qualified mentor(s) with expertise to supervise and provide guidance on the specific aspects of epilepsy related research targeted in the proposal. The mentor must not also be serving as the primary mentor for any other applications for early career grants to AES and must not be submitting a Junior Investigator Research Award (see Application Policy #2 above).
- Have not previously been awarded an AES Predoctoral Fellowship.
In addition:
- U.S. citizenship is not required; however, all research must be conducted in the U.S.
- Applications are encouraged from women, members of minority groups, and people with disabilities.
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