Deadline: 15-Nov-2025
The Neuroscience Training Grants Program provides dedicated funding to support early career neuroscientists from under-resourced regions in covering the costs of attending neuroscience training courses.
By eliminating financial barriers, 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 priority will be given to applicants from underrepresented or under-resourced backgrounds, with a strong emphasis on promoting gender and regional diversity. Preference may also be given to applicants who can leverage IBRO funds as matching funds, demonstrating additional financial support from institutions or other sources.
The maximum grant amount varies by region, with Africa eligible for up to USD 5,000, Asia-Pacific for USD 3,000, Latin America for USD 3,000, Pan-Europe for USD 4,500, and US/Canada for USD 4,000.
Eligible costs covered under this grant include training course registration fees, travel related to the training course, and local expenses. Costs related to conference or meeting attendance and exchange stays at another laboratory are not eligible.
The IBRO Neuroscience Training Grants provide funding for early-career neuroscientists to attend neuroscience training courses. Applications are open to PhD students and early-career postdoctoral fellows who are within five years of starting their first postdoctoral fellowship.
These grants are intended for those planning to attend a neuroscience training course starting between 1 January and 30 June 2026. Applications from students wishing to attend an IBRO-Supported School will not be considered under this program. The program accepts applications twice per year, and the next round will open in spring 2026 for courses taking place during July–December 2026.
Applicants are required to provide a brief description of their academic background and current research focus, detailed information about the training course and its relevance to their research and career development, a comprehensive impact statement explaining how participation will benefit their research and career trajectory, at least one letter of reference—one of which must be from their current supervisor—and a detailed budget breakdown. Applicants using IBRO funds as matching funds must include details of co-funding sources and amounts.
The deadline for submitting applications is 15 November 2025.
For more information, visit IBRO.
