Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (application support pairing) | December 2026 (full application & reference letters)
Funding Amounts: $75,000 per year for 3 years ($225,000 total); no indirect costs allowed
Summary: Supports early-career neuroscience faculty in the U.S. to launch innovative, independent research and foster diversity and leadership.
Key Information: Applicants may not apply for both the Scholar Award and Neurobiology of Brain Disorders Award in the same cycle.