The purposes of the Foundation are the following:

  • promotion of knowledge and scientific research

  • training and advanced education of doctors, researchers and health care professionals in general,

  • treatment and assistance of patients,

  • dissemination and information for the benefit of the general public,

in the field of sleep, epilepsy and disorders of consciousness in Europe and worldwide.

FES pursues its goals through, for example, the funding of schools, think thanks, masters and contributions to researchers.

The Foundation may also provide assistance and contributions to Institutes, Bodies or Associations pursuing similar purposes.

The Foundation is non-profit making.