News
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 […]
Honoring New SPARK Grant Award Recipients
December 4, 2025
PERF® congratulates Megan Abbott, MD and Aynara Chavez Wulsin, MD, PhD as recipients of the SPARK Grant Award.
Dr. Abbott is pediatric epileptologist and assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neurology at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
The SPARK Grant funding provides support to bridge the gap between her initial K-application and resubmission of her […]
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 […]