FENS/Dana Foundation Brain Awareness Week Grants
The FENS/Dana Foundation Brain Awareness Week Grants support European outreach events that promote public understanding of neuroscience and brain research during Brain Awareness Week.
Funder: The Dana Foundation
Due Dates: October 15, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to 1,000 EUR per project; typically more than 30 projects funded annually across Europe
Summary: Supports public outreach events in Europe to raise awareness and understanding of the brain and neuroscience during Brain Awareness Week.
Key Information: Open to European organizations planning community-focused outreach during Brain Awareness Week; administered by FENS.
Description
The FENS/Dana Foundation Brain Awareness Week Grants provide funding for creative, public-facing events and activities across Europe that promote understanding of the brain and neuroscience. The program is a partnership between the Dana Foundation and the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS), aiming to support Brain Awareness Week participants in expanding their outreach and engaging broader, more diverse audiences. Since 2005, these grants have enabled a wide range of activities, such as lectures, workshops, hands-on demonstrations, and interdisciplinary events, all designed to foster public appreciation of neuroscience research and its societal benefits.
