DoW Epilepsy Virtual Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Research Center – Faculty Award
Ebony S Simmons Grantor has posted this science & technology grant for eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 17, 2026.
Apply on Grants.govOpportunity description
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Epilepsy Research Program (ERP) seeks to advance post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) research through development of investigators new to the PTE field. To accomplish this, the ERP is soliciting Faculty members to join the Virtual Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Research Center (ViP-TERC). The ERP ViP-TERC is a unique, interactive virtual research center providing intensive mentoring, national networking, collaborations, and a peer group for new PTE investigators. The overarching goal of the ViP-TERC is to develop successful, highly productive PTE researchers in a collaborative research and career development environment to enhance quality and expand quantity of the PTE research field.
Distinctive Features: This award mechanism focuses on both the Faculty member’s research and career potential. The mechanism requires the Faculty member to designate a Career Guide. The Career Guide must have a track record of successful mentorship coupled with a strong record of funding and publications.
**NEW for FY26** An investigator may be named on only one FY26 ERP Virtual Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Research Center – Faculty Award application as a Principal Investigator.
Who can apply
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Agency contact
Ready to apply?
Applications go through Grants.gov directly. We recommend reading the full announcement and double-checking eligibility and dates on the official listing first.
Official Grants.gov listingThis listing is sourced from the public Grants.gov database (U.S. government public-domain data) and is provided for general informational purposes. VolunteerBadge is not affiliated with Grants.gov or any federal agency and does not administer or award grants. Always verify details on the official listing.