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PERF® Now Accepting Letter of Intent for the 2026 Grant Year
June 30, 2025

The Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation® is accepting a letter of intent (LOI) for the Infrastructure/Registry Research Grant in any area of pediatric neurology. The submission deadline is 5 pm Central on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The LOI Template (a fillable Word document) is available to download here.
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Early-Stage Pediatric Neurology Investigator Travel Award Pilot Program 2025
June 20, 2025

ESI Travel Award Program Call for Applications
Program Overview
The Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation® (PERF®) recognizes the critical importance of scientific exchange and professional development for the next generation of pediatric neurology researchers. In response to the current financial constraints facing academic medical institutions, PERF is pleased to announce our Early-Stage Investigator Travel Award Program for 2025. This […]
PERF® Announces a New Bridge Grant Program
June 18, 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 or the CNCDP-K12 Career Development Program.
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 […]