New Epilepsy Research Grants Now Open!

December 1, 2025

Thanks to the generosity of recent bequests, Epilepsy New Zealand is proud to launch a new epilepsy research grants programme.

In partnership with the Neurological Foundation, technical and administrative support will be provided to manage the grants process, while all funding decisions will remain with the Epilepsy New Zealand Board.

We are now welcoming applications for:

Epilepsy NZ Project Grants – up to $250,000
https://grants.neurological.org.nz/grants/2026a-epilepsy-nz-project

Epilepsy NZ Small Project Grants – up to $20,000
https://grants.neurological.org.nz/grants/2026a-epilepsy-nz-small-project

These grants will support research projects that align with our donors’ wishes, helping to improve understanding of the causes of epilepsy, advance treatment options, and work towards a cure.

Research plays a vital role in improving lives now and into the future and we’re proud to help move epilepsy research forward.

If you are part of the research or clinical community, we encourage you to apply and be part of shaping a better future for people living with epilepsy. Together, we can drive meaningful breakthroughs and bring hope to individuals, whānau and communities across Aotearoa New Zealand. 💜

Check out the Neurological Foundation Website Research page

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