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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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Learn about the most common neurological condition in the world

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

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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!).
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SHAPE THE FUTURE OF RESEARCH

Join our Shape Network to radically advance research into epilepsy. Your involvement helps to build relationships, increase investment into epilepsy research, accelerate the development of new treatments, and ensure that research is meaningful to people affected by epilepsy.
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