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The Epilepsy Foundation is offering fellowships for research students in the field of Morbidity and Mortality. Applicants must hold a Master of Science, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Science  or equivalent degree. US citizenship is not required for this fellowship; however the project must be conducted in the US. Successful applicants receive a up to $50,000 over the twelve-month period of the award. The deadline of the fellowship is 22 March 2013.
Study Subject(s): The Epilepsy Foundation’s Targeted Research Initiative for Morbidity and Mortality grant program encompasses a wide range of activities.
Course Level: This fellowship is available for the research degree.
Scholarship Provider: The Epilepsy Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:
- Hold a Master of Science, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Science, or equivalent degree. The eligibility of people holding other doctoral level degrees (ex. PharmD) may be considered by the Foundation’s Research Council based on the merit of the research proposal.
-Have an academic appointment in a university or medical school, or equivalent standing at a research institution or medical center. Postdoctoral fellows must be at least in the second year of fellowship with an active academic appointment by the start of this grant. Those in non-academic settings with equivalent positions must demonstrate equivalence of appointment through a letter of explanation.
- These grants are intended for those who conduct independent research, and are not intended for those seeking a research training experience.
- Applicants whose research will involve patient care or direct involvement with patients must have completed all residency training and be licensed to practice medicine at their institution.
- US citizenship is not required, but the research must be conducted in the US.
- Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval is necessary.
Scholarship Open for International Students: U.S. citizenship is not required; however, the project must be conducted in the US.
Scholarship Description: The Epilepsy Foundation’s Targeted Research Initiative for Morbidity and Mortality grant program encompasses a wide range of activities. This initiative targets two important needs for research on the burden of epilepsy. The purpose
of this initiative is to support research that generates initial data leading to more extensive projects that will generate knowledge that will ultimately improve the lives of persons with epilepsy. This initiative recognizes the need for research and new insights into these scientific areas.Grant funds may be used for salary support for personnel directly engaged in the project, consumable supplies and services, and travel essential to the conduct of the research. Grant funds may not be used for indirect costs or institutional overhead, and the purchase of permanent equipment that exceeds 10% of the budget without prior approval. Award funds are paid to the recipient’s institution or company in quarterly payments over the term of the award.
Number of awards offered: Not Known
Duration of award(s): Fellowships will normally be tenable for twelve months.
What does it cover? Successful applicants can receive  up to $50,000 over the twelve-month period of the award.
Selection criteria: Applications are evaluated based upon peer review of the proposal’s scientific validity, its relevance to the program’s goals and its feasibility, as well as on the applicants’ qualifications and the adequacy of the research setting.
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply:Â Applications should be sent online.
Scholarship Application Deadline:Â The deadline of the scholarship is 22 March 2013.
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Scholarship Tags: 2013, Epilepsy, Fellowships, Foundation, International, Morbidity, Mortality, research, USA
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