AES Research and Training Workshop Grants support scientific event organizers, junior investigators, and trainees through conferences and workshops addressing timely topics in epilepsy research and training.
Funder: American Epilepsy Society
Due Dates: October 21, 2026 (Full proposals) | By December 18, 2026 (Notification) | January 1, 2027 (Earliest award start)
Funding Amounts: Typically $10,000–$20,000 in partial conference or workshop support; awards depend on available funds
Summary: Supports scientific conferences and workshops addressing important, timely topics in epilepsy research and training.
Key Information: AES funding covers direct costs only, and proposals require applicant and institutional signing-official signatures.
The American Epilepsy Society (AES) Research and Training Workshop Grant Program supports scientific conferences and workshops focused on epilepsy research and training. Proposed events should address important and timely topics in epilepsy research that interest AES members. The program is listed within AES funding opportunities for established investigators and forms part of the society’s broader support for epilepsy research, career development, and professional education.
Awards are intended to provide partial support for an event. Funding can help cover speakers’ transportation and lodging, participation by junior investigators and trainees, publication of proceedings, and other direct costs. The AES Research and Training Council reviews applications, with the number and funding amount of awards contingent on available funds.