American Epilepsy Society

06/04/2026

Every major research breakthrough starts somewhere.

AES Early Career Grants provide critical funding that helps emerging investigators establish independent research programs, generate preliminary data, and pursue innovative ideas in epilepsy research.

In this video, Dr. Philip Iffland discusses how AES support helped launch his research career and create opportunities for future growth and discovery.

Learn more about AES research funding opportunities: https://hubs.ly/Q04k4Yh80

05/02/2026

is in the running for an early screening of Under the Lights, a film that focuses on Sam, a boy with , and his experience trying to fit in and feel like a normal kid. Help us bring an early screening to our hometown! Vote here:

04/15/2026

April is National Volunteer Month, and we want to take a moment to celebrate YOU—our incredible volunteers 💙

Thank you for your time, your passion, and your commitment to making a difference. Everything you do helps build stronger communities and reminds us all that this is where you belong.

We appreciate you today and every day!

03/26/2026

150 epilepsy organizations are united behind the bipartisan Act (S.494 / H.R. 1189). We need your help to keep building momentum to move this legislation forward.

This bill will enable necessary federal coordination to facilitate better outcomes for people with epilepsy and prioritize development of more effective treatments.
Take 5 minutes to contact your members of Congress and ask them to sign on.
Your voice matters.

👉 Take action here: https://bit.ly/NP4E

03/10/2026

Join a community of epilepsy professionals engaged in the understanding, diagnosis, study, prevention, treatment and cure, with the goal of improving outcomes for persons with .

Join our vibrant, engaged community of like-minded professionals engaged in the understanding, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and cure of epilepsy.

02/26/2026

Our team is in Washington, DC today advocating for the National Plan for Act alongside partners, researchers, physicians, and patient advocates. Want to get involved? Learn more about the National Plan for Epilepsy and contact your representatives to ask them to sign on.

🔹 More: https://www.epilepsy-national-plan.org/

02/22/2026

Looking for information on ? Our team is hard at work finalizing details and planning our best meeting yet! Registration opens this summer, but in the meantime keep an eye on our website and sign up to be notified when registration is open: https://aesnet.org/AES-annual-meeting/

See what AES grantees have been up to!

02/03/2026

Today on National Women Physicians Day, we honor the female physicians whose expertise, leadership, and compassion advance care every day. Your commitment to science, patients, and progress strengthens our field and inspires the next generation. Thank you for all you do.

01/26/2026

The AES BRIDGE program aims to inspire interest in as a field of study, as well as in basic, clinical, and translational research more broadly.

🧑‍🔬 The Summer Internship Grant provides funding to support summer internships and attendance at for undergraduate students.

Please note that applications will only be accepted from mentors representing a lab or institution. Students may not apply for funding directly.

Learn more:

This grant supports undergraduate students in beginning their medical research careers through mentorship, events, and hands-on experience.

12/27/2025

This is where you belong.