Neurobiology of Brain Disorders Award
The McKnight Foundation's Neurobiology of Brain Disorders Award funds innovative research linking basic neuroscience to clinical advances for brain disorders, with emphasis on translational impact and inclusive research.
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Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: October 15, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: $100,000/year for 3 years (total $300,000 per award); up to 4 awards; 10% indirect cost cap
Summary: Supports innovative neuroscience research that bridges basic discoveries and clinical advances for brain disorders, emphasizing translational impact and inclusive research environments.
Key Information: Applicants must be independent investigators with ≥3 years in a tenured/tenure-track position at a U.S. nonprofit research institution.
Description
The McKnight Foundation's Neurobiology of Brain Disorders Award funds independent investigators conducting transformative neuroscience research that connects fundamental discoveries to clinical advances in the understanding, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, or cure of brain disorders. The program seeks projects that illuminate mechanisms underlying brain injury or disease, with a strong emphasis on translational potential and the cultivation of inclusive and supportive lab environments. Novel, disruptive, and cross-disciplinary approaches are encouraged, including research on environmental contributions to brain disorders.
