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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 and […]

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SPRING 2026 SPARK GRANT AWARDEES

PERF® congratulates Stephanie Brosius, MD, PhD, Natalie Katz, MD, PhD, and Jaclyn Martindale, DO as recipients of the SPARK Grant Award.
The SPARK Grant: Supporting Pediatric Neurology Advances through Research in K-Awards is a bridge grant program designed to support early-stage investigators by providing critical financial support to bridge the gap between initial career development (K-Award) […]

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2026 PERF®-CNS Grant Cycle (now closed)

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 […]

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