Deadline: October 15, 2025
Are you passionate about advancing neuroscience in your country or region? The IBRO Seeding Neuroscience Grants 2025-2026 are now open for applications! This initiative by the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) aims to support the creation and growth of neuroscience societies and thematic networks, particularly in regions where such structures are emerging or non-existent.
If you are a group of neuroscientists seeking to establish a formal platform for collaboration, research, and community building, this opportunity is designed for you.
About the IBRO Seeding Neuroscience Grants 2025-2026
The IBRO Seeding Neuroscience Grants 2025-2026 provide financial support to groups aiming to form new national or regional neuroscience societies or thematic networks. These networks could focus on specialised fields such as computational neuroscience, glial research, or neurophysiology.
The programme encourages the development of organisational structures, community connections, and strategies that will strengthen neuroscience research and education across underrepresented regions.
Application Deadline: October 15, 2025
Objectives of the Grant
The core aim of this funding opportunity is to:
- Support initial activities that help establish formal neuroscience groups, such as governance planning, workshops, or strategic meetings.
- Encourage the foundation of neuroscience societies or networks that can sustain long-term scientific exchange and collaboration.
- Promote regional inclusivity and capacity building in neuroscience, especially in areas with limited institutional infrastructure.
Grant Amounts by Region
Funding amounts vary by region to accommodate different local needs and contexts.
- Africa: Up to USD 5,000
- Asia-Pacific: Up to USD 2,000
- Latin America: Up to USD 4,000
Eligibility Criteria
The IBRO Seeding Neuroscience Grants 2025-2026 are open to:
- Groups of scientists or organisations currently working to establish a neuroscience society or thematic network.
- Applicants from regions lacking formal neuroscience structures or where such initiatives are newly emerging.
- Teams with a well-defined, actionable plan for founding and sustaining their group beyond the grant period.
Application Components
A complete application must include the following:
- Applicant Group Overview
- Mission, vision, geographical scope, and membership details.
- Description of Activities
- Include dates, location, event format (in-person, hybrid, or online), objectives, and target participants.
- Provisional Programme
- Draft agenda, organising committee details, and list of invited speakers or participants (with CVs).
- Budget Breakdown
- A transparent financial plan with clear justification for each expense.
- Sustainability Plan
- Outline how the network or society will continue after the grant ends, including future funding sources and activities.
- Letters of Support
- Letters from recognised neuroscience institutions, universities, or professional bodies endorsing the initiative.
- Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
- Explain how your proposed activities will promote gender equality, early-career participation, and geographical representation.
- Visibility Plan
- Describe how IBRO’s contribution will be acknowledged in promotional materials, event slides, or other communication channels.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be assessed based on:
- Relevance and potential impact of forming a neuroscience society or network in the applicant’s region.
- Clarity and feasibility of the proposed objectives and activities.
- A well-detailed and realistic budget plan.
- Demonstrated need for improved neuroscience infrastructure and collaboration.
- Strong sustainability plan ensuring continuity beyond the grant period.
Key Dates
- Application Opens: Now
- Deadline: October 15, 2025
- Grant Period: 2025–2026
Why Apply?
This is a unique chance to:
- Build a solid foundation for neuroscience development in your country or region.
- Connect with international networks of neuroscientists and institutions.
- Receive recognition and support from IBRO, a globally respected organisation dedicated to advancing brain research.
Important Links
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