Scientific Innovations Award
Funds innovative, high-risk neuroscience research in established U.S. labs led by senior investigators to advance understanding of brain function, diseases, and development.
Funder: Brain Research Foundation
Due Dates: June 2, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | September 22, 2026 (Full application, invited applicants)
Funding Amounts: $150,000 total (direct costs) over 2 years; no indirect costs allowed
Summary: Supports innovative, high-impact neuroscience research projects in established U.S. labs led by senior investigators.
Key Information: Institutional invitation required; only one application per institution per cycle.
Description
The Scientific Innovations Award from the Brain Research Foundation funds creative, cutting-edge neuroscience research in established laboratories led by associate or full professors. The award aims to support high-risk, high-reward projects that may be too novel or speculative for traditional funding sources but have significant potential to advance understanding of brain function, diseases, disorders, development, and learning. Projects should be new (not currently funded elsewhere) and are expected to yield impactful findings that can lead to further major funding and high-profile publications.
