In this month’s update, you’ll find information on:
- Reminder: Accepting Letters of Intent for CURE Epilepsy Catalyst Award Starting June 1
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Concussion Epidemiology at the Penn Injury Science Center
Accepting Letters of Intent for CURE Epilepsy Catalyst Award Starting June 1, 2021
The CURE Epilepsy Catalyst Award is available to researchers at non-academic research institutions, including small biotechnology companies, and universities who seek to develop new interventions for epilepsy. Applicants with academic appointments must be at or above the level of Assistant Professor. International applicants are welcome. Requests may be made for up to a total of $250,000 paid over 2 years.
FUNDING CYCLE:
Open call for Letters of Intent: Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Letter of Intent deadline: Wednesday, June 30, 2021, 9 PM ET
Full proposal invitations: Friday, August 6, 2021
Full proposal deadline: Friday, September 10, 2021, 9 PM ET
Anticipated awardee notification: December 2021-January 2022
Anticipated award start date: March 2022
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Concussion Epidemiology at the Penn Injury Science Center
The Penn Injury Science Center (PISC) is seeking postdoctoral fellows interested in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion to conduct epidemiologic research related to clinical management, policy, and prevention. The position will be for an initial 1-year with opportunity for renewal for up to 2 additional years. Competitive annual salary (NIH-level minimum will be ensured) and benefits are provided. Information about the postdoctoral training program at the Penn Injury Science Center is available here.