Deadline: May 31, 2025
Applications are open for the IBRO Neuroscience Training Grants 2025. Specialized teaching and hands-on training experiences are crucial for the career development of neuroscience researchers. The IBRO Neuroscience Training Grants are designed to support these essential opportunities, covering costs directly associated with the attendance of a neuroscience training course, such as course fees, travel and accommodation.
By eliminating financial barriers, International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) aims to ensure that early-career neuroscientists, particularly those from under-resourced regions, can access high quality training. This initiative is part of IBRO’s broader commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in neuroscience research and education.
Funding
The maximum grant amount an applicant can request varies based on their region of residence and is determined by the corresponding IBRO Regional Committee. Note the specific amounts below:
- Africa: $5,000 USD
- Asia-Pacific: $3,000 USD
- Latin America: $6,000 USD
- Pan-Europe: $4,500 USD
- US/Canada: $4,000 USD
Eligibility
- 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.
Application
To ensure a comprehensive and fair evaluation of applications, applicants are requested to provide the following information:
- 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 Neuroscience Training Grants.
