The FENS/Dana Foundation Brain Awareness Week Grants fund creative outreach projects that engage the public with neuroscience and brain research across Europe.
Funder: The Dana Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline for FENS/Dana Foundation Brain Awareness Week Grants)
Funding Amounts: Up to 1,000 EUR per project; typically over 30 projects funded annually across Europe
Summary: Supports creative public outreach projects in Europe that engage diverse audiences with brain research during Brain Awareness Week.
Key Information: For European-based projects only; application administered by FENS.
The FENS/Dana Foundation Brain Awareness Week Grants provide financial support for innovative public outreach activities that celebrate Brain Awareness Week across Europe. These grants are designed to empower researchers, institutions, and organizations to engage the public with compelling information about brain research, neuroscience, and brain health. The program aims to foster greater understanding of neuroscience and highlight the significance of brain science in everyday life, in line with the Dana Foundation’s mission to promote public awareness of brain research.