Notice

The Epilepsy Research Institute’s Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) is a panel of the UK’s leading neurologists, neuroscientists and epilepsy researchers, who oversee the annual research grant funding process and make funding recommendations to the Board of Trustees.  

We have two spots on for Early Career Researcher Observers to join the SAC meetings for the 2026-27 grant round. The SAC will meet for a full day in London on:  

• Thursday 5 November 2026 

• In March 2027 (date TBC) 

The Epilepsy Research Institute will cover expenses (in line with our policy) to support your attendance at the meetings.  

We hope observing the SAC helps to illuminate the grant funding process, increase understanding about what funding committees are looking for, and ultimately help ECRs improve future grant applications. 

To apply, please send your CV (max 2 pages) and a completed application form to [email protected] by Monday 21 September 2026. For full information about the opportunity, visit our Apply for Funding or Scientific Advisory Committee pages where you will find an application form.