Sponsorships

Announcement / Reminder for the MICHAEL PRIZE 2009

For the best contribution to scientific and clinical research which promotes further development in epileptology.

The MICHAEL PRIZE is one of the most highly regarded international awards for the best contribution to scientific and clinical research promoting further developments in epileptology; it is awarded biennually and especially designed to attract younger scientists ( under 45 years of age ). The prize money is 15.000 Euros.
Publications which have appeared in 2007 / 2008 or papers of the same period and not yet published will be considered.
Language:            English
Deadline: Publications and papers, together with a curriculum vitae and a photo, should be submitted in triplicate to   STIFTUNG MICHAEL until December 31, 2008, latest.
Since 2006 the MICHAEL PRIZE is sponsored by UCB International.
Members of the Jury:
Uwe Heinemann, Berlin, Germany / Brian Meldrum, London, UK / Solomon Moshé, New York, USA

For applications or more information:

STIFTUNG MICHAEL
Muenzkamp 5
D   22339 Hamburg / Germany
Tel.: +49-(0)40 5388540     Fax: +49-(0)40 5381559
e-mail: stiftungmichael@t-online.de
http://www.stiftung-michael.de/e_inhalt.html

Online Resource for Epilepsy Research
AES, along with several other funding organizations, maintains a web site listing epilepsy research funding opportunities. The Epilepsy Resource <http://epilepsyresearchresource.org/> link has information on upcoming deadlines, eligibility criteria, links to more information and samples of funded programs. Participating organizations are AES, CURE, Epilepsy Foundation, Epilepsy Therapy Development Project, NINDS, FACES, The Milken Family Foundation, PACE, and the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance. Please share this valuable resource with your colleagues.

American Epilepsy Society, www.aesnet.org
Several awards and funds are (co-)funded by AES and published on their website:
Early Career Physician-Scientist Award Program
Research Initiative Fund Award
Research Infrastructure Award
Reserch & Training Workshop Award

Parents Against Childhood Epilepsy, Inc., A Research and Education Fund, considers grant applications for innovative research to encourage investigation into the causes and cures of seizure disorders in children. For more information, please go to the Pace Website <http://www.paceusa.org/> or contact pacenyemail@aol.com, fax 212.327.3075, or phone 212.665.PACE (7223).