IBRO Seeding Neuroscience Grants 2026

The IBRO Seeding Neuroscience Grants are designed to provide critical financial support for inaugural activities, such as governance planning or strategic workshops, that mark the first step toward building a formal national or regional society or thematic network. In addition to the establishment of national or regional neuroscience societies, this program also welcomes applications from groups aiming to form new formal sub-societies or thematic networks (e.g., computational neuroscience, glial research) that do not yet exist as recognized bodies. The goal is to empower local organizations or groups of neuroscientists to come together, develop shared goals, and establish the governance structures necessary to support a sustainable and interactive neuroscience community in their region. 

• Table of Content
• About International Brain Research Organization (IBRO)
• IBRO Seeding Neuroscience Grants
• Aim and Benefits of IBRO Seeding Neuroscience Grants
• Requirements for IBRO Seeding Neuroscience Grants Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

IBRO Seeding Neuroscience Grants

Aim and Benefits of IBRO Seeding Neuroscience Grants

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

• Asia-Pacific: 2,000 USD
• Africa: 5,000 USD
• Latin America: 4,000 USD

Requirements for IBRO Seeding Neuroscience Grants Qualification

Applications are welcomed from groups of scientists or organizations working towards the formation of a formal neuroscience society or thematic network. Eligible applicants include:

• Emerging neuroscience societies (not yet formally established) or groups actively planning the formation of a society.
• Groups based in regions with little or no formal structure for neuroscience exchange.
• Applicants with clear, actionable plans to launch a formal society or thematic network and promote scientific engagement in their region.
• Applications can be submitted by a group of scientists or an organization representing the interests of the neuroscience community in the region.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit IBRO Seeding Neuroscience Grants webpage