Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) invites applications for its Exchange Fellowship Program, enabling PhD students and early-career postdoctoral fellows in neuroscience to conduct international laboratory visits. The program provides funding for travel, living expenses, and research costs, with duration and grant amounts varying by region, and aims to broaden skills, foster collaboration, and strengthen global neuroscience research networks.
Objective
The fellowship supports international research exchanges to:
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Expand neuroscience training and skill sets
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Promote goal-directed laboratory visits with practical, research-focused outcomes
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Strengthen international collaborations between home and host laboratories
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Contribute to career development and institutional capacity
Eligibility
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PhD neuroscience students or early-career postdoctoral fellows (within five years of starting postdoc)
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Must reside in one of the eligible regions: Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Africa, or US/Canada
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Applicants from Europe must apply through the FENS/IBRO-PERC program
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Exchanges must occur in a different country than the home laboratory
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Host laboratories are required to provide matching funds
Funding & Duration by Region
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Africa: Exchange must be at least 3 months; maximum grant $6,000 USD; must use alongside host matching funds
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Asia-Pacific – Short Exchange + Scientific Meeting: Minimum 2 weeks, maximum 4 months; grant up to $2,500 USD
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Asia-Pacific – Classic Exchange: Duration 4–6 months; grant up to $8,000 USD
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Latin America: Exchange must be at least 4 months; grant up to $7,500 USD; host matching funds encouraged
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US/Canada: Exchange must be at least 4 months; grant up to $8,000 USD; host matching funds encouraged
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Disbursement: 80% before exchange, 20% after submission of final report
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Final report: Due within 3 months after exchange completion
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit via the IBRO Grants Portal:
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Online application form with personal details, grant history, research proposal, exchange details, motivation and impact statement, and budget
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Official host acceptance letter
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At least one reference letter (managed through portal)
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Evaluation Criteria
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Scientific credentials of the applicant
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Quality and feasibility of the research proposal
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Commitment and quality of the host laboratory, including matching funds
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Strength of reference letters
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Potential benefit to applicant’s career and value to the home laboratory
Conclusion
The IBRO Exchange Fellowship Program offers early-career neuroscience researchers the opportunity to gain international laboratory experience, expand technical skills, and build professional networks. By fostering cross-border collaborations and providing structured funding support, the program aims to strengthen global neuroscience research capacity while contributing to career development and institutional growth in home laboratories.
For more information, visit IBRO.