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One in 100 people in the UK live with epilepsy. A life free from epilepsy is possible, but only through research.

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A LIFE FREE FROM EPILEPSY

Our mission is to radically advance research for the one in 100 people living with the condition. We’re transforming how research is carried out by putting those affected at the heart of every decision we make, accelerating innovations, and building powerful partnerships across healthcare, industry and the epilepsy community. Together, we’re unlocking the funding, awareness and breakthroughs needed to achieve our vision of a life free from epilepsy.

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WHAT IS EPILEPSY?

Learn about the most common neurological condition in the world

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WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT

Find out how you can get involved and support life changing research

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OUR RESEARCHER HUB

Discover our resources, funding, events and noticeboard for healthcare professionals

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GRANT ROUND NOW OPEN

The Epilepsy Research Institute 2026–27 Grant Round is now open. We’re inviting researchers across the UK to apply for funding to advance understanding of epilepsy, improve treatments and care, and help prevent epilepsy. Preliminary application deadline: Monday 28 September 2026, 4pm.
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CHANGE STARTS WITH A WILL

A gift in your Will accelerates groundbreaking research and brings us closer to a life free from epilepsy. This Autumn, we’ve teamed up with expert estate planners Octopus Legacy to make writing your Will easy (and free!).
Write or update your Will today
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TICKETS NOW ON SALE: 2027 CONFERENCE

Tickets are now on sale for the 2027 Epilepsy Research Institute Conference, taking place in Birmingham on Thursday 20 - Friday 21 May 2027. With limited early bird tickets and bursary places available, book now to secure your discounted place.
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September 16, 2026

Our theme in action: Driving research into epilepsy, reproduction and hormones

Despite women being disproportionately affected by epilepsy throughout their lives, research into the impact of hormonal changes on epilepsy is sig...
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August 21, 2026

Applications NOW OPEN: OPM-MEG Site Implementation Competition

The Epilepsy Research Institute, in partnership with Cerca Magnetics and the University of Nottingham, is launching a two-year multi-institutional ...
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August 10, 2026

Early Career Researcher observer opportunity with our Scientific Advisory Committee 2026-27

The Epilepsy Research Institute is pleased to offer two spots for Early Career Researcher observers to join our Scientific Advisory Committee meeti...
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August 10, 2026

What makes a successful grant application? Insights from Early Career Researcher Observers

What’s your research background and what inspired you to apply to be an early career researcher observer on the Institute’s Scientific Advisory Com...
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