MIND Prize (Maximizing Innovation in Neuroscience Discovery)

Due: Nov 3, 2025

PSRCRA

$750,000

Description

The Pershing Square Foundation's MIND Prize is a significant initiative designed to revolutionize neuroscience research, with a focus on predicting, preventing, and treating neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) such as Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. As these diseases impact millions globally, the MIND Prize supports groundbreaking research to advance our understanding of the brain and cognition, aiming to combat neurodegeneration and related diseases effectively. The MIND Prize, inspired by the Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Prize,...

Estimated Total Program Funding$5,250,000Expected Number of Awards7Award Amount$750,000

Eligible Applicants- Early Career Professor- PostDoc

Additional Eligibility Information

Applicants must have an MD, PhD, or MD-PhD (or equivalent) and between one to ten years of independent research experience as a tenure-track faculty member. Principal Investigators must hold faculty appointments at academic research institutions in the USA.

Funding TypeprizeCategories of Funding Activity- Neurobiology- Brain Imaging and Mapping- Machine Learning- Drug Delivery- Synthetic Biology

Grantor Contact InformationFor further inquiries or questions concerning the MIND Prize, applicants can contact the foundation via the provided email.Grantor Emailinfo@mindprize.orgOther Grantor InformationThe Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Alliance is a nonprofit organization that funds innovative cancer research by supporting early-career investigators. It provides substantial financial awards to help scientists pursue bold, high-risk projects with the potential for transformative breakthroughs in cancer treatment. The alliance fosters collaboration between academic researchers, clinicians, and industry partners to accelerate the translation of research discoveries into clinical applications. It also organizes networking events and symposiums to facilitate the exchange of innovative ideas. Its focus on the New York area builds a strong local research community dedicated to combating cancer. Ultimately, the organization strives to improve patient outcomes and advance the field of oncology.

Additional InformationThe MIND Prize, awarded by The Pershing Square Foundation, is a transformative award supporting innovative neuroscience research to combat neurodegenerative diseases. Additional URLs:

https://pershingsquarephilanthropies.org/initiatives/programs/mind-prize

Supporting Linkhttps://pershingsquarephilanthropies.org/initiatives/programs/mind-prize

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