Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards
The Dravet Syndrome Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards fund innovative postdoctoral research advancing the science and treatment of Dravet syndrome under expert mentorship.
Funder: Dravet Syndrome Foundation
Due Dates: August 21, 2026
Funding Amounts: $150,000 total over 2 years; supports full-time postdoctoral research (no indirect costs allowed).
Summary: Supports early-career researchers conducting postdoctoral research on Dravet syndrome under the mentorship of an independent investigator.
Description
The Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards from the Dravet Syndrome Foundation (DSF) provide funding for early-career researchers engaged in innovative research projects directly related to Dravet syndrome. The awards are intended to foster the next generation of scientists in the field by supporting full-time research efforts under the supervision of an independent investigator. Projects should advance the understanding of Dravet syndrome mechanisms, develop new models or treatments, or address clinical and translational research priorities relevant to the DSF mission. Proposals are evaluated on scientific merit, research design, feasibility, and potential impact, with a strong emphasis on innovation and relevance to the Dravet syndrome community.
