IBRO Parenthood Grants
The IBRO Parenthood Grants support early career neuroscientists taking parental leave by funding research-related and conference expenses to ensure research continuity.
Funder: International Brain Research Organization
Due Dates: August 15, 2026 (IBRO Parenthood Grants — 2026 call)
Funding Amounts: Maximum award varies by region: $2,000–$4,000 USD; project duration up to 1 year.
Summary: Supports early career neuroscientists approaching or taking parental leave to maintain research continuity and career progress.
Description
The IBRO Parenthood Grants are designed to support early career researchers in neuroscience who are approaching or taking parental leave, including pregnancy, parental, or adoption leave. The grant aims to ensure continuity in research and minimize career disruption by providing funds for research-related expenses (such as reagents, facility costs, outsourcing experiments, data acquisition, and sample transport), as well as travel and child-care costs for conference attendance, and grant writing or consultation services. The program seeks to empower researchers to balance family responsibilities with scientific advancement and reduce disadvantages associated with parental leave.
