Nature Awards The Global Grants for Gut Health
Supports research on how the gut microbiome affects the human nervous system, with emphasis on gut-brain axis mechanisms and neurological function.
Funder: Springer Nature
Due Dates: July 14, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 (direct costs) + up to 10% indirect costs per grant; up to three one-year awards per cycle.
Summary: Supports innovative research on the gut microbiome’s influence on the human nervous system, focusing on gut-brain axis mechanisms.
Description
The Global Grants for Gut Health is a competitive, international funding initiative supporting investigator-led research on the human gut microbiota. Jointly supported by Yakult and Nature Portfolio, the 2026 cycle focuses on laboratory-based and clinical research examining how the gut microbiome influences the human nervous system—particularly via the gut-brain axis, neurotransmission, immune signaling, and neurological function. Projects should aim to uncover underlying mechanisms, demonstrate scientific rigor and originality, and have the potential for significant impact in microbiome science.
