Human Brain Models Research Award
Human Brain Models Research Award supports Duke School of Medicine researchers pursuing new studies with human brain models to expand knowledge of neurons, glia, and neurodegenerative disorders.
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Funder: Ruth K. Broad Biomedical Research Foundation
Due Dates: February 2027 (anticipated application cycle) | July 31, 2026 (final report)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 for one year
Summary: Seed funding for innovative human brain model research that advances basic understanding of neurons, glia, and neurodegeneration.
Key Information: Applicants must be Duke University School of Medicine faculty proposing a new research direction for their laboratory.
Description
The Ruth K. Broad Biomedical Research Foundation supports innovative, pre-NIH research using human brain models to expand basic knowledge of human neurons and glia, especially in relation to neurodegeneration. Models may include organoids, assembloids, and human brain material, but the award is not limited to these approaches.
This seed award supports a new direction of study for a Duke University School of Medicine faculty member’s laboratory. The Foundation prioritizes scientific quality, uniqueness, and the potential to advance understanding of neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. Applicants are encouraged to consider material from the Bryan Brain Bank and Biorepository, part of the Duke/UNC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, when relevant to their work.
