Predoctoral Research Training Fellowship for Scientists and Healthcare Professionals, USA

Pre-doctoral Fellowship for Understanding the Behavioral and Psychosocial aspects offered by Epilepsy Foundation.
Study Subject(s):all fields of research pertinent to epilepsy
Course Level:Pre-Doctoral Research
Scholarship Provider: Epilepsy Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: America
Eligibility:
1.Be matriculating in a full-time doctoral (Ph.D.) program with an academic career focus. Areas of interest considered include, but are not limited to neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology, psychology, biochemistry, genetics, nursing, or pharmacy;
2.Have a defined dissertation research project;
3.Have a qualified preceptor with expertise to supervise and provide guidance on the aspects of the research related to epilepsy;
4.Have access to institutional resources to conduct the proposed research project.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The Epilepsy Foundation awards grants and fellowships for cutting-edge research into the causes of epilepsy. Program goals include understanding basic mechanisms, developing new therapeutic approaches, understanding the behavioral and psychosocial aspects of having epilepsy, and encouraging the professional development of scientists and healthcare professionals. The purpose of the Pre-doctoral Research Training Fellowship is to support pre-doctoral students with dissertation research related to epilepsy. Applications from all fields of research pertinent to epilepsy will be considered. This fellowship provides one year of support for qualified individuals who are pursuing dissertation research with an epilepsy relevant theme, and who are working under the guidance of a preceptor with expertise to supervise in the area of epilepsy investigation. The fellowship carries a stipend of up to $20,000 ($19,000 for stipend and $1,000 to support travel to attend the annual meeting of the American Epilepsy Society). The number of awards granted each year is contingent on available funds.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: August 31, 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application