Submit Applications for IBRO Exchange Fellowships Program 2025

Aim

• The fellowships enable early-career neuroscientists to broaden the scope of their neuroscience training by conducting goal-directed laboratory visits.

Funding Information

• Asia-Pacific:
  • Maximum Grant Amount:
    • Short Exchange + Scientific Meeting: USD 2,500
    • Classic Exchange: USD 8,000
• Africa:
  • Maximum Grant Amount: 6,000 EUR
  • The proposed laboratory exchange should last a minimum of 3 months.
• Latin America:
  • Maximum Grant Amount:
    • Interregional exchange (host laboratory located outside the Latin American region): USD 8,500
    • Intraregional exchange (host laboratory located within the Latin American region): USD 8,500
• US/Canada:
  • Maximum Grant Amount: USD 8,000
  • The proposed laboratory exchange should last a minimum of 4 months.

Eligibility Criteria

• PhD neuroscience students
• Early career postdoctoral fellows
  • maximum 5 years from the start of the postdoc
• Only applicants currently residing in the following regions are eligible to apply:
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Africa
  • US/Canada

Evaluation Criteria

• The submitted applications will be assessed based on the following evaluation criteria:
  • Scientific Credentials: The applicant has a strong academic and publication record, relevant work experience, and demonstrated progress to date.
  • Quality of Research Proposal: The proposed research reflects a high standard of work in a significant research area, with clear aims, objectives, and a structured plan.
  • Quality and Commitment of Host Lab: The host lab has a good reputation in the applicant’s research area(s), has expressed a strong commitment to support the proposed research, and has indicated matching research funds.
  • Letters of Reference: The referees highly regard the applicant and assess their potential and suitability for IBRO funding.
  • Benefit for the Applicant & Value to Home Lab: The applicant has clearly justified the need for the fellowship, and the value it brings to their home lab (through knowledge transfer, collaboration, etc.).

Application Requirements

• The application form asks for the following information:
  • Applicant Details: A brief description of the applicant’s academic background and current research focus.
  • Grants Received: A list of grants that you have received, including IBRO grants.
  • Research Proposal: A detailed description of the research project for which you request IBRO support.
  • Exchange Fellowship Details: Information regarding the proposed exchange stay.
  • Motivation and Impact Statement: A comprehensive explanation of your motivation in applying for this program and the impact of the requested funds to your research project and home laboratory.
  • Budget Request: A detailed budget breakdown, specifying the proposed items to be funded by IBRO.
  • Host Acceptance: An official acceptance letter from the host supervisor expressing their interest and confirming their willingness to accept the applicant for the proposed exchange stay.
  • References: Two letters of reference supporting the applicant’s suitability for the award. One of them should ideally be the head of the department where you are starting your laboratory.
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV): A copy of the applicant’s CV.

For more information, visit IBRO.