2023 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 three (3) 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.

2023 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- or second-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 2023 summer break. Selected applicant will receive a $3,500 scholarship to support the research project.

The PERF™ Elterman Research Grant grant supports clinical or basic science research by a child neurologist or developmental pediatrician early in his/her academic career. The selected investigator will receive a $150,000 grant of $75,000 per year for two years. Applicants must be a member of the Child Neurology Society.

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The PERF™ Shields Research Grant supports translational or clinical research by a child neurologist or developmental pediatrician early in his/her academic career. The selected investigator will receive a $150,000 grant of $75,000 per year for two years. Applicants must be a member of the Child Neurology Society.

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Transition of Care Grant 

• Two (2) available grants 
• $25,000 for QI, research, outreach activities, software purchases, and/or labor costs for initiatives focused on transition of care 
• CNF will provide a free virtual workshop to prepare caregivers for their young adult’s transition to adulthood 

Applications for both scholarships are due by Friday, May 12, 2023. 

To apply for the TOC grant, click here. 

Questions? Contact [email protected] 

 ***Eligibility is restricted to an institutional department or practice within the United States of America that treats child neurology patients.  

***Individuals serving in a volunteer capacity at CNF (such as TEP or BOD members) are ineligible to serve as PI for these grants, but their home institutions are eligible. 

Thank you to our 2023 sponsors: Genetech, Horizon Therapeutics, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, and UCB

Care Coordination Grant 

• One (1) available grant 
• $25,000 for QI, research, outreach activities, software purchases, and/or labor costs in care coordination initiatives that are not in transition of care 
• CNF will facilitate a free virtual institutional convening for multiple departments, administration, and support staff to improve care coordination 

Applications for both scholarships are due by Friday, May 12, 2023. 

To apply for the Care Coordination grant, click here. 

Questions? Contact [email protected] 

***Eligibility is restricted to an institutional department or practice within the United States of America that treats child neurology patients.  

***Individuals serving in a volunteer capacity at CNF (such as TEP or BOD members) are ineligible to serve as PI for these grants, but their home institutions are eligible. 

Thank you to our 2023 sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals

The Child Neurology Foundation has launched a new partnership opportunity to make our clinical decision support system available for two child neurology departments or organizations to use for free. The system is called Child Health Improvement through Computer Automation – Child Neurology (CHICA-CN) and was designed by CNF in partnership with Digital Health Solutions. 

CNF will also provide a $25,000 patient care advancement grant to support research or quality improvement projects related to using the system. To be considered for this partnership, your site must be using Epic, and have buy-in from organizational leadership, including the neurology department and administration. The implementation of the system and associated grant project will take place from 2023 through the end of 2024. 

CHICA-CN is a proven clinical decision support system, reducing time spent documenting patient visits and increasing the implementation of recommended guidelines in child neurology.  It serves patients that speak English and Spanish. This video shows how the system works. 

This opportunity is offered on a first-come, first-served basis; email Cyndi Wright ([email protected]) to set up an informational call to learn more.

Thank you to our 2023 sponsors: Jazz Pharmaceuticals and UCB