Deadline: 31 May 2025
The International Brain Research Organization has announced its Neuroscience Training Grants to support early career neuroscientists from under-resourced regions in covering the costs of attending neuroscience training courses.
Funding Information
- Africa: 5,000 USD
- Asia-Pacific: 3,000 USD
- Latin America: 6,000 USD
- Pan-Europe: 4,500 USD
- US/Canada: 4,000 USD
Eligible Costs
Ineligible Costs
- Costs related to a conference/meeting attendance
- Costs related to an exchange stay at another laboratory
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications are open to PhD students and early-career postdoctoral fellows who are within 5 years of starting their first postdoctoral fellowship.
- These grants are intended for those planning to attend a neuroscience training course taking place between 1 July and 31 December 2025.
- Applications from students wishing to attend an IBRO-Supported School will not be taken into consideration for this program. Please apply directly to the school of interest via the dedicated application page, as indicated in the IBRO Training page.
- Please note that the IBRO Neuroscience Training Grants program accepts applications twice per year. The next round of applications will open from 1 October 2025 – 15 November 2025 and will accept applications for courses taking place during January-June 2026.
Evaluation Criteria
- Applicant Details: A brief description of the applicant’s academic background and current research focus.
- Course Description: Detailed information about the training course, including its relevance to the applicant’s research and career development. The course should consist of a structured program focused on education and skill development in a field closely related to neuroscience.
- Impact Statement: A comprehensive explanation of how the participation in the specified course will benefit the applicant’s research and/or career trajectory.
- References: A minimum of one letter of reference supporting the applicant’s suitability for the grant and the chosen training course. One reference must be from the applicant’s current supervisor.
- Budget Request: A detailed budget breakdown, including course fees, travel costs, and local expenses associated with attending the training course. If IBRO funds will be used as matching funds, you will also be asked to provide details on the co-funding source(s) and amount(s).
For more information, visit IBRO.
