2013 CURE Pediatric Epilepsies Award
2-year award up to $250,000

There are many known epilepsy syndromes that occur in the pediatric population. These epilepsies are often debilitating and difficult to treat with currently available therapies. CURE seeks novel research projects of relevance to any or all of them, including: (1) the cellular, molecular, and systems-level understanding of the underlying pathogenic mechanisms; (2) investigations of the impact, natural history, and epidemiology; and (3) novel treatments which may impact progression of the disease. CURE strongly encourages collaborative projects, specifically those that introduce investigators and expertise from fields outside of epilepsy.

2013 CURE SUDEP Award
1-year award up to $100,000

This program awards seed grants to researchers submitting innovative proposals that will provide new directions for SUDEP research. We specifically encourage studies that may not be currently fundable by other agencies, such as the NIH, because of their preliminary or unconventional nature.

2013 CURE Challenge Award
Multiple-year award (up to 3 years) to a maximum of $250,000

Successful applicants for the Challenge Award should propose research in at least one of the following priority areas: (1) the basic mechanisms of epileptogenesis; (2) the multifaceted causes of epilepsy; (3) the pediatric epilepsy syndromes; (4) new animal models of epilepsy. We specifically encourage studies that may not be currently fundable by other agencies, such as the NIH, because of their preliminary or unconventional nature.

2013 Prevention of Acquired Epilepsies Award
Multiple-year award (up to 3 years) to a maximum of $250,000

CURE seeks novel research projects of relevance to the prevention and treatment of acquired (post-injury) epilepsies including the cellular, molecular, and systems-level understanding of the underlying pathogenic mechanisms; specific approaches to interdict the development of acquired epilepsy; animal models of acquired epilepsy; and investigations of the impact, natural history, and epidemiology of acquired epilepsy.

2013 CURE Taking Flight Award  
For Young Investigators
1-year award up to $100,000

CURE seeks to promote the careers of young investigators to allow them to develop a research focus independent of their mentor(s). Proposed research should address the ultimate goal of “no seizures/no side effects.” Researchers may propose basic research or clinical studies involving human subjects, but this award mechanism is not intended to support clinical trials.

2013 CURE Innovator Award 
1-year award up to $50,000

The CURE Innovator Award supports the exploration of a highly innovative new concept or untested theory that addresses an important problem relevant to epilepsy. The Innovator Award is not intended to support a logical progression of an already established research project but, instead, allows Principal Investigators (PIs) the opportunity to pursue innovative research studies.

Young Investigator Travel Awards for Gordon Research Conference  
$1,000 Travel Award for Conference in Waterville, NH

Program Goal: To recognize and honor outstanding young investigators conducting research in basic or clinical neuroscience related to epilepsy, CURE will select deserving candidates to receive a $1,000 travel award to offset registration and travel fees to attend the conference. This conference is particularly valuable for young investigators given its small size and opportunity to interact with leaders in the field. [See previous award grantees]

Advancing Understanding of Infantile Spasms  
Multiple year award (up to 3 years)

Program Goal: To support collaborative, milestone-driven efforts that advance the understanding of the underlying pathology of infantile spasms and lead to the development of a disease-modifying therapy or cure for infantile spasms.