Neurobiology of Brain Disorders Award - McKnight Foundation
Supports translational neuroscience research that applies basic science to improve understanding, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of brain disorders.
Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000/year for 3 years (total $300,000); up to four awards per cycle; 10% indirect cost cap
Summary: Supports translational neuroscience research that advances understanding, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of brain disorders.
Key Information: Application is a single 5-page proposal; applicants must have held a tenure-track faculty position for at least three years.
Description
This award supports innovative research projects that elucidate mechanisms of brain injury or diseases related to the neurobiology of brain disorders, with a strong emphasis on translating basic research discoveries into improved clinical outcomes. The program encourages proposals that address specific clinical problems, employ novel or disruptive approaches, and demonstrate clear pathways for applying fundamental neuroscience knowledge to the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, or cure of brain disorders. The award is intended for independent investigators at not-for-profit U.S. research institutions who have demonstrated the ability to lead impactful research in neuroscience.
