Firm deadlines are now set, with Letters of Intent due June 2, 2026, and invited full applications due September 22, 2026. Be aware of new eligibility restrictions: you must have current or recent major peer-reviewed funding, and your institution may only submit one nomination per cycle. Additionally, the guidelines now explicitly state that the $150,000 award covers direct costs only, with no indirect costs allowed.
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.