DoW Epilepsy Virtual Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Research Center - Leadership Award
This grant funds a Director and Deputy Director to lead a virtual center supporting and mentoring new post-traumatic epilepsy researchers through collaboration and career development.
Funder: Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
Due Dates: August 3, 2026: Pre-Application (Letter of Intent) | August 17, 2026: Full Application | August 20, 2026: End of Application Verification Period
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,600,000 total for 4 years; 1 award anticipated.
Summary: Supports a Director and Deputy Director to lead a virtual research center advancing post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) research and career development.
Key Information: Requires a partnering PI structure (Director and Deputy Director); each organization receives a separate award.
Description
This funding opportunity seeks applications for leadership of the Epilepsy Research Program (ERP) Virtual Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Research Center (ViP-TERC), a unique, interactive virtual research center designed to foster the development of new and early-career post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) investigators. The ViP-TERC provides intensive mentoring, national networking, collaborations, and a peer group to support career growth and research productivity in the PTE field. The overarching goal is to enhance both the quality and quantity of PTE research by developing a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
The award funds a leadership team consisting of an Initiating Principal Investigator (PI) who will serve as the ViP-TERC Director, and a Partnering PI as the Deputy Director. Each PI receives a separate award to their organization. The center's activities include mentoring, organizing workshops, integrating lived-experience consultants, and promoting military health relevance through collaboration with Department of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) entities.
