Epilepsy Research Program
Funds innovative, multidisciplinary research to understand, prevent, and manage post-traumatic epilepsy, with a focus on military and veteran populations.
Funder: Military Health System Research Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2026 (Letter of Intent) | July 2026 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2M total costs over 3–4 years (varies by award mechanism; see below).
Summary: Supports innovative, multidisciplinary research to advance understanding, prevention, and management of post-traumatic epilepsy, with emphasis on military and veteran populations.
Key Information: All dates are projected; final deadlines and details will be published in the official program announcement.
Description
The Epilepsy Research Program (ERP) funds high-impact, innovative research aimed at understanding the mechanisms, epidemiology, and progression of post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE), as well as developing novel tools and technologies for its prevention, diagnosis, and management. The program prioritizes research that improves quality of life for Service Members, Veterans, caregivers, and the broader epilepsy community. Areas of interest include biomarker discovery, biological mechanisms of epileptogenesis, epidemiological studies, longitudinal tracking of PTE outcomes, and the creation of new research methodologies and technologies. The ERP encourages collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches and offers opportunities for both established and early-career investigators—including structured mentorship within a virtual research center environment.
