2009 CURE Challenge Award
For Invited Investigators Only

Challenge Award
Cover Letter		Submission Guidelines		Budget Form

CURE seeks novel research projects that will address the goals of “no seizures/no side effects,” and specifically one of the following needs: prevention of epilepsy, including post-traumatic epilepsy; advancement of the search for a cure; elimination of treatment side effects; reversal of cognitive deficits caused by frequent seizures. This program awards grants to researchers submitting innovative proposals that will provide new directions for epilepsy therapy, prevention and, ultimately, a cure. We specifically encourage studies that may not be currently fundable by other agencies, such as the NIH, because of their preliminary or unconventional nature.

Eligibility: The award will be presented to an established investigator exploring cutting-edge approaches to curing epilepsy. Preference will be given to research addressing the more severe and refractory syndromes of epilepsy. International applicants are welcome. All materials must be submitted in English.

Amount: Requests may be made for up to $250,000 for two or three years.

2009 FUNDING CYCLE
Deadline for Receipt of Full Application: January 13, 2009
Award Announcement: May 2009
Earliest Project Start Date: July 1, 2009

Only investigators who submitted a Letter of Intent in September, and who have been invited to submit formal proposals may apply at this time.

For questions, please contact Danielle Davis at the CURE office, 312.255-1801, or email danielle@CUREepilepsy.org.