At a glance
This program funds research to advance post-traumatic epilepsy, including studies on its biology, prevention, diagnosis, progression, and tools or technologies for research and care. It is open to eligible U.S. Department of War organizations, including foreign and domestic, for-profit and nonprofit, and public or private entities, and the principal investigator must be new to the post-traumatic epilepsy field. The program expects to fund about four awards at a total cost cap of $800,000 each for up to 3 years. Cost sharing is not required. Clinical trials are not allowed, and awards are made to organizations, not individuals.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
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