MICHAEL FOUNDATION - the Epilepsy Foundation

VIREPA Distance Education Courses

Support from the MICHAEL FOUNDATION

European applicants who cannot afford the full registration fee may apply for support from the MICHAEL FOUNDATION, Germany. The Foundation is willing to cover 50% of the course fee for a limited number of participants.

The MICHAEL FOUNDATION support is only given on the condition that one is accepted into the VIREPA course.

VIREPA Courses

EEG in the Diagnosis & Management of Epilepsy - Basic (October 2026)
[Application deadline for MICHAEL support: 2026-09-11]
EEG in the Diagnosis & Management of Epilepsy – Pediatric (October 2026)
[Application deadline for MICHAEL support: 2026-09-11]
EEG in the Diagnosis & Management of Epilepsy – Advanced (October 2026)
[Application deadline for MICHAEL support: 2026-10-02]
Neuroimaging for Epilepsy Diagnosis & Management (November 2026)
[Application deadline for MICHAEL support: 2026-10-09]
EEG in the Diagnosis & Management of Epilepsy - Basic (January 2027)
[Application deadline for MICHAEL support: 2026-12-11]

For details about the VIREPA courses, fees, bursaries and prerequisites, please visit the ILAE-VIREPA Website.

VIREPA support recipients are required to submit a report to the MICHAEL FOUNDATION no later than three months after completing their course. The report should describe their experiences and academic progress and explain how they intend to incorporate the knowledge and experience gained into their (future) daily professional practice.

The application must include:

Your age
Daily practice and professional career specific to the VIREPA course for which application is being made
Current employment
A personal letter of motivation specific to the VIREPA course and for the application for grant

The papers/documents can be uploaded after your application has been submitted to the MICHAEL FOUNDATION (see below).

After submitting your application, you will receive an email with a password-protected link and all the necessary information to upload your documents (PDF recommended).

Applications must be received at the latest four weeks before the start of the VIREPA course at the MICHAEL FOUNDATION. See Deadlines.

A decision on the application can only be made after VIREPA has confirmed your admission to the course.