Epilepsy Research Institute

Epilepsy Research Institute The Epilepsy Research Institute’s mission is to radically advance research for the One in 100 people living with epilepsy.

Join the campaign to help raise the profile of epilepsy and drive research forward.

What happens behind the scenes of research funding? Our ECR Observer Opportunity gives early career researchers a unique...
21/08/2026

What happens behind the scenes of research funding?

Our ECR Observer Opportunity gives early career researchers a unique chance to observe our Scientific Advisory Committee as it reviews epilepsy research proposals and makes funding recommendations.

Learn from leading researchers and build your understanding of the grant process.

Find out more and apply: https://epilepsy-institute.org.uk/eri/research/ecr-observer-opportunity/

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, our 2026–27 Grant Round is now open, helping researchers investigate new app...
17/08/2026

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, our 2026–27 Grant Round is now open, helping researchers investigate new approaches to understanding, treating and preventing epilepsy.

Every grant awarded brings us closer to better outcomes for people affected by epilepsy.
Researchers in the UK can find out more and apply here: https://epilepsy-institute.org.uk/apply-for-funding/

The future of epilepsy research depends on supporting emerging leaders and diverse voices. Our ECR Observer Opportunity ...
13/08/2026

The future of epilepsy research depends on supporting emerging leaders and diverse voices.

Our ECR Observer Opportunity offers researchers the chance to learn from experts, understand the grant review process, and develop skills for future funding applications.

Find out more and apply here: https://epilepsy-institute.org.uk/eri/research/ecr-observer-opportunity/

🤝 Putting lived experience at the heart of researchPeople affected by epilepsy continue to play an important role in sha...
13/08/2026

🤝 Putting lived experience at the heart of research

People affected by epilepsy continue to play an important role in shaping the research we fund through our Shape Network Application Clinics.

These sessions connect researchers with people with lived experience to discuss and strengthen applications in our Grant Round, which is now open for 2026-27.

Find out more here: https://epilepsy-institute.org.uk/supporters/ways-to-give/get-involved-in-research/

Applications are open for our Early Career Researcher (ECR) Observer Opportunity as part of the 2026–27 Grant Round. Two...
11/08/2026

Applications are open for our Early Career Researcher (ECR) Observer Opportunity as part of the 2026–27 Grant Round.

Two ECRs will join our Scientific Advisory Committee meetings, gaining insight into the grant review process, what funding committees look for, and how to strengthen future applications.

We particularly welcome applications from researchers at institutions with limited epilepsy research expertise or resources, and from groups underrepresented in epilepsy research.

Apply by Monday 21 September 2026.

https://epilepsy-institute.org.uk/eri/news/early-career-researcher-observer-opportunity-with-our-scientific-advisory-committee-2026-27/

What does it take to review cutting-edge epilepsy research and shape the future of the field? In our latest feature, Kar...
10/08/2026

What does it take to review cutting-edge epilepsy research and shape the future of the field? In our latest feature, Karoline and Nye share their experience observing the Institute’s Scientific Advisory Committee, from gaining insight into the grant review process to understanding how research can translate into meaningful outcomes for people living with epilepsy.

Read their reflections on what they learned, how the experience shaped their careers, and their hopes for the future of epilepsy research.

https://epilepsy-institute.org.uk/eri/research/features/what-makes-a-successful-grant-application-insights-from-early-career-researcher-observers/

📢 Just three days left to apply!Join the Epilepsy Research Institute as our new Project and Involvement Manager and help...
10/08/2026

📢 Just three days left to apply!
Join the Epilepsy Research Institute as our new Project and Involvement Manager and help deliver a pioneering research programme aiming to implement the world's first clinical OPM-MEG system into routine NHS practice.

📍 Hybrid (London)
🕒 Full time | Fixed term to July 2028
💷 £45,000–£50,000

If you're passionate about research, collaboration and improving the lives of people affected by epilepsy, we'd love to hear from you. Apply by Thursday 13 August: https://epilepsy-institute.org.uk/eri/about-us/job-vacancies/

Could your research improve our understanding of SeLECTS?The Epilepsy Research Institute and The Waterloo Foundation are...
05/08/2026

Could your research improve our understanding of SeLECTS?

The Epilepsy Research Institute and The Waterloo Foundation are offering an Endeavour Project Grant of up to £200,000 to support innovative research into Self-Limited Epilepsy with Centrotemporal Spikes. We're looking for projects that explore the long-term impacts of SeLECTS, as well as the biological and clinical mechanisms that underpin the condition.

Applications are now open. Learn more and apply: https://epilepsy-institute.org.uk/hub/resources/hub-apply-for-funding/

📢 New funding opportunity for UK researchersApplications are now open for the first-ever Epilepsy Research Institute and...
05/08/2026

📢 New funding opportunity for UK researchers

Applications are now open for the first-ever Epilepsy Research Institute and The Waterloo Foundation Endeavour Project Grant.

We're inviting proposals of up to £200,000 over three years to advance research into Self-Limited Epilepsy with Centrotemporal Spikes (SeLECTS). We welcome applications across the research pipeline, with a particular interest in cognition, memory, mental health, and the biological and clinical mechanisms of SeLECTS.

Find out more and apply now: https://epilepsy-institute.org.uk/hub/resources/hub-apply-for-funding/

The Epilepsy Research Institute 2026–27 Grant Round is now open. We’re inviting researchers across the UK to apply for f...
04/08/2026

The Epilepsy Research Institute 2026–27 Grant Round is now open. We’re inviting researchers across the UK to apply for funding to advance understanding of epilepsy, improve treatments and care, and help prevent epilepsy.

Find out more about our funding opportunities and apply today.
https://epilepsy-institute.org.uk/hub/resources/hub-apply-for-funding/

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