Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE): 2013 Programs in Epilepsy

* Challenge Award - LOI

Successful applicants for the Challenge Award should propose research in at least one of the following priority areas: the basic mechanisms of epileptogenesis or the multifaceted causes of epilepsy. We specifically encourage studies that may not be currently fundable by other agencies, such as the NIH, because of their preliminary or unconventional nature. CURE strongly encourages collaborative projects, specifically those that introduce investigators and expertise from fields outside of epilepsy. Preference will be given to research addressing the more severe and refractory syndromes of epilepsy. Funding: up to $250K over 2-3 years.

http://www.cureepilepsy.org/research/grant_challenge.asp

* Pediatric Epilepsies Award - LOI

There are many known epilepsy syndromes that occur in the pediatric population. CURE seeks novel research projects of relevance to any or all of them, including: (1) the cellular, molecular, and systems-level understanding of the underlying pathogenic mechanisms; (2) investigations of the impact, natural history, and epidemiology; and (3) novel treatments which may impact progression of the disease. CURE strongly encourages collaborative projects, specifically those that introduce investigators and expertise from fields outside of epilepsy. Funding: up to $250K over 2 years. http://www.cureepilepsy.org/research/grant_pediatric.asp

* Prevention of Acquired Epilepsies Award - LOI

CURE seeks novel research projects of relevance to the prevention, treatment and cures of acquired (post-insult) epilepsies including: (1) the cellular, molecular, and systems-level understanding of the underlying pathogenic mechanisms; (2) specific approaches to modify the development of acquired epilepsy; (3) animal models of acquired epilepsy; and (4) investigations of the impact, natural history, and epidemiology of acquired epilepsy. For the purposes of this program, "acquired epilepsies" are defined as epilepsies which result from injury to the brain, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, infection, and brain tumor. CURE strongly encourages collaborative projects, specifically those that introduce investigators and expertise from fields outside of epilepsy. Funding: up to $250K over 2-3 years. http://www.cureepilepsy.org/research/grant_poae.asp

* SUDEP Award - LOI

CURE seeks novel research projects that will address the goal of the prevention of SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy). This program awards seed grants to researchers submitting innovative proposals that will provide new directions for SUDEP research. Funding: up to $100K for 1 year.

http://www.cureepilepsy.org/research/grant_sudep.asp