Welcome to the
MICHAEL FOUNDATION
– a non-profit foundation for epilepsy
The MICHAEL FOUNDATION is the most notable and oldest private foundation for epilepsy in Germany
The statutory tasks of the MICHAEL FOUNDATION focuses three points: On the one hand, scientific research into the causes and treatment methods of seizure disorders. This includes stimulating research, e.g. by awarding the internationally renowned Michael Prize or - since 2021 - the Harald Fey Prize.
The second focus is advanced training in epileptology through the annual practical seminar on epilepsy and EEG, as well as targeted promotion of young people by providing stipends, initiating a fellowship program or financial support for further education courses for younger doctors.
And thirdly, the foundation works in the socio-medical field by publishing guidance on a wide range of topics related to epilesia - such as legal issues, social assistance, family, school, sport, epilepsy in old age, SUDEP - and by awarding the Sibylle Ried Prize for exceptional achievements in improving treatment, counseling or collaboration with people with epilepsy.
The MICHAEL FOUNDATION was founded in 1962 by the southern German publicist Dr. Fritz Harzendorf and was named after his son Michael, who suffered from epilepsy in his early childhood. The MICHAEL FOUNDATION is funded exclusively by private donors and has, to this day, never received any government subsidies. It depends on your willingness to donate.
The MICHAEL PRIZE 2023
is awarded to
Piero Perucca, MD, PhD (Australia),
Daichi Sone, MD, PhD (Japan/UK) and
Gabriele Lignani, PhD (UK)
The HARALD FEY PRIZE 2023
is awarded to the 11-strong team around
Nora-Elena Wadle
(Frankfurt/Greifswald/Marburg, Germany).
CANGER-JANZ Fellowship
In memory of Raffaele Canger and Dieter Janz.
Six-month scholarship for young neurologists from Germany and Italy for further qualification at a renowned epileptological department in the other country.
Deadline was March 31, 2023 more...
36th Practical Seminar EPILEPSY and EEG
in Gargnano / Lake Garda, Italy.
September 15th - 18th, 2024
Seminar language is German.
The MICHAEL FOUNDATION provides
financial support for the qualification as
"Specialist Epilepsy Assistant"
and "Specialist Epilepsy Counselor"
Fellowship support for German residents /
education language is German
CANGER-JANZ Fellowship
In memory of Raffaele Canger and Dieter Janz.
Six-month scholarship for young neurologists from Germany and Italy for further qualification at a renowned epileptological department in the other country.
Deadline was March 31, 2023 more...
The MICHAEL PRIZE 2023
is awarded to
Piero Perucca, MD, PhD (Australia),
Daichi Sone, MD, PhD (Japan/UK) and
Gabriele Lignani, PhD (UK)
The HARALD FEY PRIZE 2023
is awarded to the 11-strong team around
Nora-Elena Wadle
(Frankfurt/Greifswald/Marburg, Germany).
36th Practical Seminar EPILEPSY and EEG
in Gargnano / Lake Garda, Italy.
September 15th - 18th, 2024
Seminar language is German.
The MICHAEL FOUNDATION provides
financial support for the qualification as
"Specialist Epilepsy Assistant"
and "Specialist Epilepsy Counselor"
Fellowship support for German residents /
education language is German
MICHAEL FOUNDATION /
STIFTUNG MICHAEL
Alsstrasse 12
53227 Bonn
Germany
Phone: +49 228 - 94 55 45 40
Fax: +49 228 - 94 55 45 42
E-mail: poststiftung-michael.de