Brain Research Foundation Seed Grant Program
Supports early-stage, innovative neuroscience research to generate preliminary data for advancing understanding of brain function and disorders.
Funder: Harvard Medical School
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Letter of Intent submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $80,000 total over two years (typical award); single award per institution per cycle
Summary: Supports early-stage, innovative neuroscience research projects to generate preliminary data for future external funding.
Key Information: Limited submission: only one nominee per institution; internal selection required.
Description
The Brain Research Foundation Seed Grant Program provides start-up funding to support new and innovative neuroscience research projects. The program is designed to help researchers generate preliminary data that can lead to further external funding and advance the field of brain science. Its focus is on early-stage, high-impact projects that have the potential to significantly contribute to understanding brain function and disorders. At Harvard Medical School and its affiliates, this is a limited submission opportunity managed through the HMS Foundation Funds Program.
