CURE Challenge Award

Challenge Award
Online LOI form		Submission Guidelines

CURE seeks novel research projects that will address the goals of “no seizures/no side effects.” 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: This first-time 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.

Amount: Request may be made for up to $250,000 over 3 years.

FUNDING CYCLE
Deadline for Receipt of LOI: November 15, 2006
Notification of Invitation to Apply: Mid-December 2006
Deadline for Receipt of Full Application: February 16, 2007
Award Announcement: May 2007
Earliest Project Start Date: July 1, 2007

Letter of Intent: All applicants must submit a Letter of Intent. If the research proposed in the LOI meets CURE’s funding priorities in a given year, the investigator will be invited to submit a formal proposal. All LOIs are reviewed by CURE’s Scientific Advisory Board and Research Review Board, with the final decision for application invitation made by the CURE Board of Directors.
**LOI SUBMISSION PHASE IS NOW CLOSED**

For questions, please contact the CURE office, 312.255-1801, or email admin@CUREepilepsy.org.

For full application and submission guidelines, click here.