The IBRO Parenthood Grants from the International Brain Research Organization fund early-career neuroscientists to maintain research continuity during pregnancy, parental, or adoption leave.
Funder: International Brain Research Organization
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 | August 2027
Funding Amounts: Maximum per award: USD 2,000–4,000 depending on region; project duration up to 1 year
Summary: Supports early-career researchers balancing parenthood and research by funding essential project and travel expenses during pregnancy, parental, or adoption leave.
The IBRO Parenthood Grants are designed to help early-career researchers maintain research continuity during periods of pregnancy, parental leave, or adoption leave. Recognizing the challenges that coincide with these life events—often at critical career stages—this grant offers flexible funding for research-related expenses (e.g., reagents, facility costs, data acquisition, outsourcing experiments), as well as travel and childcare costs for conference attendance and grant writing support. The goal is to reduce practical and financial barriers, enabling researchers to continue their scientific progress without interruption.