Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (application support pairing request) | December 2026 (full application deadline) | December 2026 (reference letter deadline)
Funding Amounts: $75,000 per year for 3 years ($225,000 total); no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports early-career neuroscientists in establishing independent, innovative research programs with an emphasis on mentorship and diversity.
Key Information: Applicants cannot apply for both Scholar and Neurobiology of Brain Disorders Awards in the same cycle.