Pfizer Fellowships in Epilepsy

Overview

Epilepsy is not a single disorder, but rather a syndrome with vastly divergent symptoms, all involving episodic abnormal electrical activity in the brain. The CDC estimates that approximately 2 million people in the United States have epilepsy, and it is estimated that nearly 140,000 new cases will be diagnosed in the United States. The incidence is highest in individuals younger than age 2 and older than age 65, and higher among racial minorities than whites. Although epilepsy is a relatively common chronic condition, in the majority of cases, its cause remains a mystery. Epilepsy is usually controlled with medication; however, more than 30% of people with epilepsy do not have seizure control even with the best available therapies. From diagnosis to managing the physiologic and social effects of living with epilepsy, clinical research and supportive care are needed for patients and their families.

Applications are welcome from institutions and programs that focus on acquiring advanced knowledge and skills in the comprehensive management of patients with epilepsy and its related disorders.

Program Design

Up to five awards for $20,000 each, over 1 year

Eligibility

Institutions

Must be an accredited academic institution.

Requirements

Funding must be used primarily as salary support for the selected fellow, not for overhead, indirect, or fringe costs.
The institution cannot host another recipient of this same award during the proposed term as an awardee.

Fellows

The selected fellow should have relevant experience and be eligible for an appointment as a postdoctoral fellow/trainee at a US-based academic medical center.
At least 50% of the fellow’s time will be devoted to clinical work.
The selected fellow must be a US citizen or foreign national with permanent US residence.

Application Components

Applicants must provide the following components:

Detailed description of the fellowship program
Outline of the proposed rotations/clinical assignments
Letters of support from the Dean/ Division Head/ Department Chair
CV/ Bios
- Department/ Division Head/ Department Chair
- Primary mentor; secondary mentor (if applicable)
- Co-investigators for the proposed research (if applicable)
Address additional sources of financial support for this proposal, including current and pending sources of funding

Selection Process

The Fellowship in　Epilepsy award is nationally competitive, and award recipients are selected by an independent academic advisory board of experts in the field of epilepsy based on:

Quality of the Proposal:

Is the proposal innovative, significant, and feasible, and does it have depth?
Does the proposal reference interdisciplinary knowledge?
Does the proposal bridge the academic and practice communities?

Quality of the Institution:

Are the academic and/or research facilities adequate?
Does this institution have a commitment to epilepsy?

Quality of the Mentor:

Is the proposed mentor exemplary and has he/she made significant contributions to the field?

Contact Us

Questions about the programs and/or applications:

The Pfizer MAP Team
Phone: (877) 254-6953
E-mail: MAPinfo@clinicalconnexion.com

Pfizer colleague questions regarding funding fellowships:

Carmine Novembre, MPH, CPH
Director, External Medical Affairs
E-mail: carmine.novembre@pfizer.com

http://www.pfizerfellowships.com/AwardDetails.aspx?AwardID=2265

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