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Epilepsy Research Program Idea Development Award is sponsored by Department of Defense (DOD) Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). This award solicits novel research that has the potential to increase understanding of post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) and associated comorbidities to improve quality of life, especially in Service Members, Veterans and/or their care partners.
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DEPARTMENT OF WAR - CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED MEDICAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS Transforming Health Care through Innovative and Impactful Research Award Applications Recommended for Funding FY24 Award Applications Recommended for Funding FY24 Idea Development Award - Funding Level 2 Published: November 13, 2024 FY24 Leveraging Research Award Published: November 13, 2024 FY24 Research Partnership Award Published: November 13, 2024 FY24 Virtual Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Research Center - Faculty Award Published: November 13, 2024 FY24 ERP Information Paper (IDA, LRA, RPA, Virtual P-TERC-F) Published: November 13, 2024 Last updated Tuesday, September 2, 2025 FY14 BCRP Recommended for Funding List
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Independent investigators at any career level affiliated with an eligible organization are eligible to be named Principal Investigator (PI) on the application, regardless of ethnicity, nationality or citizenship status. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,000,000 over 3 years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 3, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Epilepsy Research Program Idea Development Award is funded by Department of Defense (DOD) Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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