Funder: The Dana Foundation
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Applications opened) | October 15, 2026 (Application deadline) | March 15–21, 2027 (Brain Awareness Week)
Funding Amounts: Up to USD 1,250 per proposal, paid in two installments
Summary: Supports public outreach outside Europe that increases understanding of the brain, neuroscience research, and its impact on everyday life.
Key Information: Events must take place in 2027 and promote Brain Awareness Week, but need not occur during the official week.
Description
The Dana Foundation and the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) support public outreach through Brain Awareness Week grants for events outside Europe. The program helps organizers expand their activities, reach broader and more diverse audiences, and explain the benefits of neuroscience research. It particularly supports regions where limited resources, support, or public understanding create barriers to brain-science outreach.
Activities may include outreach to local schools, advocacy groups, and events engaging policymakers or the media. Interdisciplinary projects connecting neuroscience with society are especially encouraged, including discussion of the ethical, legal, and societal implications of research. Projects should foster public enthusiasm for brain science and meaningful dialogue with people of different ages and backgrounds.
