Category: Research Grant Announcements
2026 PERF®-CNS Grant Cycle Now OPEN
January 8, 2026
2026 PERF®-CNS Research Grant Opportunities
The Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation® (PERF®) and Child Neurology Society (CNS) are committed to developing the careers of child neurologists and advancing the state of the art through targeted research support. PERF® in partnership with CNS offer three research grants to eligible candidates.
The Application Deadline is Monday, April 13, 2026 […]
PERF® Announces a New Bridge Grant Program – UPDATED WINTER DEADLINE ADDED
September 16, 2025
The 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 […]
The First SPARK Grant Award Recipient
September 12, 2025
PERF® is proud to recognize Caren Armstrong, MD, PhD as the first recipient of the 2025 SPARK Grant.
Dr. Armstrong is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology, Division of Pediatric Neurology & Epilepsy at the University of California, Davis.
The SPARK grant funding provides support to bridge the gap between her initial CNCDP-K12 application and […]