IBRO Parenthood Grants 2025 (Up to 4000 USD)

Pregnancy, parental leave, and adoption leave often coincide with a busy time in researchers’ lives. The challenges researchers may face in maintaining continuity in their research can sometimes result in a perceived reduction in competitiveness in terms of producing results, publishing papers and obtaining grants. By supporting early career researchers, the grant seeks to empower them to navigate the balance between personal situations and their successful scientific endeavors.

The IBRO Parenthood Grant aims to counter any disadvantage by providing funds that can be used to cover research-related expenses such as reagents, facility costs, outsourcing experiments or data acquisition, transportation of non-commercial samples or reagents. In addition, funds can be used for travel and child-care expenses to attend a conference, or for grant writing or consultation services.

• Table of Content
• About International Brain Research Organization (IBRO)
• IBRO Parenthood Grants
• Aim and Benefits of IBRO Parenthood Grants
• Requirements for IBRO Parenthood Grants Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for IBRO Parenthood Grants
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About International Brain Research Organization (IBRO)

I have had a unique opportunity to appreciate how effective IBRO is as a really worldwide organization in neuroscience, highly flexible and with minimal bureaucracy. Relying on human power, creativity and generosity, IBRO does not represent any national strategy or policy, and truly gathers all of them. Despite fantastic progress and technological and scientific achievements in brain research, the global village of neuroscience is still far from being global. Lots of work is needed. � Marina Bentivoglio, IBRO Secretary General (2007-2009) IBRO is the global federation of neuroscience orga... continue reading

IBRO Parenthood Grants

Application Deadline	15 Mar 2025
Value	4000 USD
Country to study	Belgium
Type	Fellowship
Sponsor	International Brain Research Organization (IBRO)
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of IBRO Parenthood Grants

The maximum grant amount an applicant can request varies based on the region where they reside and is determined by the corresponding IBRO Regional Committee. Please note the specific amounts below:

1. Africa: 3000 USD

2. Asia-Pacific : 3000 USD

3. Latin America region: 3000 USD

4. Pan Europe: 4000 USD

5. US/Canada: 3000 USD

Requirements for IBRO Parenthood Grants Qualification

1. Applicants should be early career principal investigators (maximum 7 years in this role).

   • Any extended breaks from research (e.g. previous maternity or adoption leave) are accepted and should be justified in the application.

2. Applicants must have at least one published, peer-reviewed paper in at least the capacity of the corresponding author.

3. Applicants or their partner must either

   • Be pregnant (at least 4 months),

   • Have given birth in the last four months before the grant application deadline, or

   • Be close to adoption, assuming the role of the primary caregiver.

Please note that the IBRO Parenthood Grants program accepts applications twice per year. The next round of applications will open from 1 July 2025 – 15 August 2025.

Grant Specifications

• The proposed projects should be completed in a maximum of one year from the proposed project start date.
• The required grant report should be submitted no later than 3 months following the conclusion of the proposed project.

Funds will be transferred according to an 80:20 format. This means that 80% of the grant will be awarded two months prior to the start date of the project, whereas the remaining 20% will be processed upon completion of the project and submission of the required grant report.

 

Interview date, Process and Venue for IBRO Parenthood Grants

The submitted applications will be assessed based on the following evaluation criteria:

• Eligibility Criteria: All eligibility criteria stated in this call for applications are met
• Scientific Credentials: 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
• Justification by Applicant: Clear justification of the impact this award will have on their scientific progress
• Support Request: Sufficiently detailed request and clear plan of how the funds will be spent

Documents Required for Application

The application form asks for the following information:

1. Applicant Details: A brief description of the applicant’s academic background and current research focus

2. Grants Received: A list of grants that you have received, including IBRO grants

3. Research Proposal: A detailed description of the research project for which you request IBRO support

4. 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 laboratory

5. Budget Request: A detailed budget breakdown, specifying the proposed items to be funded by IBRO

6. Curriculum Vitae (CV): A copy of the applicant’s CV

7. Confirmation of independent Principal Investigator status: Signed and dated letter your institution of affiliation confirming your PI role

8. Confirmation of pregnancy, birth, or adoption: Official letter confirming your pregnancy, birth, or adoption

9. Terms and conditions: Agreeing with terms and conditions as stipulated in the IBRO Privacy Policy and payment guidelines

Application Deadline

March 15, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) on ibro.smapply.org to apply

• Create an applicant account here.
• Refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for any inquiries.
• For technical issues with the site, submit a customer support request form.

Please submit your application using the link which appears in the “key information” box at the top of the page, accessible during the application period.

For more details visit: IBRO website.