BBRF Young Investigator Grants
The BBRF Young Investigator Grants fund innovative early-career neuroscience and psychiatry research to advance understanding and treatment of serious mental illnesses.
Funder: Brain and Behavior Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (application opens) | March 2027 (submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $35,000 per year for up to 2 years (max $70,000 total); no institutional overhead allowed.
Summary: Supports early-career neuroscience and psychiatry researchers to generate pilot data and launch independent research careers in mental health.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The BBRF Young Investigator Grants are designed to support promising early-career researchers in neuroscience and psychiatry, enabling them to extend their research fellowship training or begin independent research programs. The grants provide seed funding to help researchers gather pilot data and establish proof of concept, facilitating their ability to secure further support from federal or university sources. The program focuses on research relevant to serious psychiatric disorders, including but not limited to schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, and related conditions. Both basic and clinical research projects are eligible, with an emphasis on innovative, high-impact proposals that align with the foundation’s mission to advance the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses.
