Since 2001, we have awarded nearly $5 million dollars in research funding and scholarships to child neurologists, medical students and researchers who are working on treatments and cures for pediatric neurologic diseases.
We are so pleased to share that we have FIVE scholarships available for U.S. and Canadian medical students for 2025!
Applications are now closed.
Applicants will be notified of their status by May 17, 2025.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
Dr. Kenneth F. Swaiman Medical Student Scholarship
To honor the legacy of Dr. Swaiman and his contribution to child neurology, the Child Neurology Foundation (CNF) offers the Dr. Kenneth F. Swaiman Medical Student Scholarship thanks to the support of his wife and pediatric neurologist Dr. Phyllis Sher.
Administered annually, the $6,000 summer research scholarship will be given to each of four (4) U.S. or Canadian medical students who have an interest in exploring a career in child neurology. Travel expenses of up to $1,500 will be provided to attend the annual Child Neurology Society meeting. The award will be open to second or third-year medical students for a basic or clinical research project in child neurology conducted under the direction of a child neurologist.
Child Neurology Foundation Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (NDD) Summer Research Scholarship
The Child Neurology Foundation announces the availability of (1) one summer clinical research scholarship for a first, second or third-year US or Canadian medical student who has an interest in training in neurodevelopmental disabilities or child neurology.
The award will be made for clinical research focused in the field of neurodevelopmental disabilities in children or young adults to be conducted under the direction of a child neurology/NDD subspecialist during the summer break. Selected applicant will receive a $3,500 scholarship to support the research project.
Applications are now closed.
For information regarding PERF™ Shields and PERF™ Elterman Research Grants please contact the Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation.
The Child Neurology Foundation is offering thirteen (13) grants of $26,000 each to institutions or practices interested in improving the patient care experience related to transition of care or care coordination.
Care Advancement/Quality Improvement (CA/QI) Grants***
NOW CLOSED
Questions? Contact [email protected]
***Eligibility is restricted to an institutional department or practice within the United States of America that treats child neurology patients.
*** Preference will be shown to institutions and practices that have a demonstrated interest and commitment to transition of care or care coordination. Additional consideration will be made for institutions already engaged in innovative work in this area, including (but not limited to) incorporating technology, building a care team, and reaching historically excluded populations.
Thank you to our 2024 sponsor, Jazz Pharmaceuticals
