AES/Epilepsy Wellness Advocates Early Career Research Award
AES/Epilepsy Wellness Advocates Early Career Research Award supports early career investigators studying integrative health and wellness approaches to manage epilepsy and improve patient quality of life.
Funder: American Epilepsy Society
Due Dates: January 20, 2027, at 5:00 PM EST (Full proposals) | By May 31, 2027 (Notification) | July 1, 2027 (Earliest start)
Funding Amounts: Up to $70,000 for one year
Summary: Supports early career investigators researching integrative health and wellness approaches to manage epilepsy and improve patient quality of life.
Key Information: Projects must focus on integrative health and wellness approaches to epilepsy management.
Description
The AES/Epilepsy Wellness Advocates Early Career Research Award is an American Epilepsy Society (AES) funding opportunity sponsored by Epilepsy Wellness Advocates (EWA). It supports early career investigators undertaking a research project focused on integrative health and wellness approaches to manage epilepsy and improve patient quality of life.
The award sits within AES’s broader commitment to developing the next generation of epilepsy investigators. AES early career funding helps emerging researchers establish independent research programs, pursue innovative ideas, and generate preliminary data and publications for larger funding opportunities. EWA is a medically backed, data-driven, research-based community that develops tools and resources to improve quality of life for people affected by epilepsy.
