[Whitehall Foundation](http://www.whitehall.org)

February 2026 (Letter of Intent) | April 2026 (Full application)

Up to $300,000 total over three years (typical award); occasional one-year grants up to $100,000.

Supports basic neuroscience research projects investigating the neural mechanisms underlying behavior, perception, learning, and cognition.

--- ## Description The Whitehall Foundation's Active Grants program funds innovative neuroscience research aimed at unraveling the biological basis of behavior, perception, learning, and cognition. The focus is on basic research into the cellular, molecular, and circuit-level processes of the nervous system, with an emphasis on projects that advance understanding of neural mechanisms in both vertebrate and invertebrate systems. Grants are awarded to researchers at leading U.S. universities and medical centers, supporting multi-year investigations that address key questions in neurobiology and behavioral neuroscience. --- ## Due Dates - February 2026 (anticipated Letter of Intent deadline) - April 2026 (anticipated Full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical awards are up to $300,000 total for a three-year project (approximately $100,000/year). - Occasionally, one-year grants are awarded for up to $100,000. - Funding supports direct research costs; budget items must align with program guidelines. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be affiliated with a U.S.-based non-profit institution (typically universities or medical centers). - The principal investigator should be an independent researcher (generally faculty-level or equivalent). - Projects must focus on basic research in neurobiology, specifically the neural mechanisms of behavior in vertebrate or invertebrate models. - Clinical research is not supported. - The program emphasizes early-career and independent investigators. --- ## Application Process - Submission is a two-stage process: 1. **Letter of Intent (LOI):** Required before submitting a full application. The LOI deadline is anticipated in February 2026. 2. **Full Application:** By invitation only, with an anticipated deadline in April 2026. - Applicants should consult the [Whitehall Foundation grants page](https://whitehall.org/grants/) for current instructions and updated eligibility requirements. - Carefully review the updated guidelines and application procedures before preparing your submission. --- ## Additional Information - The foundation supports only basic research; projects with a clinical focus are not eligible. - Budget guidelines and restrictions are detailed on the program website. - Competition is strong; projects are evaluated on scientific merit, innovation, and potential impact. --- ## External Links - [Whitehall Foundation Grants Overview](https://whitehall.org/grants/) - [Whitehall Foundation Home Page](http://www.whitehall.org) - [Contact Page](https://whitehall.org/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |---------------------|---------------------------------------------| | Email | email@whitehall.org | | Phone | +1 561-655-4474 | | Address | 220 Sunrise Avenue, Suite 211, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA | | Online Contact Form | [Contact Whitehall Foundation](https://whitehall.org/contact/) | ---

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