DoW Epilepsy Virtual Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Research Center – Faculty Award
Funding Opportunity Number: HT942526ERPVPTERCF
About the Opportunity
The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Epilepsy Research Program (ERP) seeks to advance post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) research by developing investigators new to the PTE field. The ERP is soliciting Faculty members to join the Virtual Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Research Center (ViP-TERC).
The ViP-TERC is a unique, interactive virtual research center providing intensive mentoring, national networking, collaborations, and a peer group for new PTE investigators. The overarching goal is to develop successful, highly productive PTE researchers in a collaborative research and career development environment to enhance the quality and expand the quantity of the PTE research field.
Distinctive Features
- Focuses on both the Faculty member’s research and career potential.
- Requires the designation of a Career Guide with a track record of successful mentorship, strong funding, and publications.
- An investigator may be named on only one FY26 ERP ViP-TERC Faculty Award application as a Principal Investigator.
Eligibility
Unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarification in the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section.
Funding Details
- Expected Number of Awards: 4
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,200,000
- Assistance Listing: 12.420 -- Military Medical Research and Development
- No cost sharing or matching requirement.
Key Dates
- Posted Date: May 21, 2026
- Last Updated Date: May 21, 2026
- Closing Date for Applications: August 17, 2026
- Archive Date: September 16, 2026
Contact Information
For assistance, contact the eBRAP Help Desk:
- Phone: 301-682-5507
- Email: help@eBRAP.org