Clinician Researcher Award
The Clinician Researcher Award from the Dravet Syndrome Foundation funds clinician-led research into the mechanisms, models, and treatments of Dravet syndrome.
Funder: Dravet Syndrome Foundation
Due Dates: August 21, 2026 (Full application deadline for Clinician Researcher Award)
Funding Amounts: $75,000 for one year; funds must be used for research directly relevant to Dravet syndrome.
Summary: Supports clinicians (including residents/fellows) conducting research on Dravet syndrome mechanisms, models, comorbidities, and treatments.
Key Information: Applicants must be clinician-researchers; residents/fellows require additional program director support.
Description
The Clinician Researcher Award, part of the Dravet Syndrome Foundation’s (DSF) 2026 Grant Application Cycle, is designed to foster innovative research by clinicians—including residents and fellows—focused on Dravet syndrome. The award supports projects that address DSF’s scientific priorities, such as understanding epileptogenesis, developing improved research models, investigating cellular, molecular, and genetic mechanisms, and exploring interventions for comorbidities and SUDEP. The aim is to advance the development of better treatments and, ultimately, a cure for Dravet syndrome by encouraging clinician-researchers to contribute new insights and approaches in this critical field.
