[Brain Research Foundation](https://www.thebrf.org)

August 28, 2025 (Letter of Intent round opens)

$80,000 over two years per award

Provides start-up funding for innovative neuroscience research projects across all areas of brain science.

Institutional invitation required; only one faculty nominee per invited institution.

--- ## Description The Brain Research Foundation’s Seed Grant Program offers early-stage, start-up funding to support new and innovative neuroscience research projects. The program encourages novel ideas that could lead to significant breakthroughs in understanding brain function, cognitive processes, neurodegenerative diseases, learning and development, and other brain-related conditions. The Seed Grant is designed to foster collaboration, scientific advancement, and future research opportunities for investigators in the field of neuroscience. --- ## Due Dates - August 28, 2025: Letter of Intent (LOI) round opens Only institutions that have received an invitation from the Brain Research Foundation may participate in the LOI round. --- ## Funding Amount - Each Seed Grant provides $80,000 in total funding, distributed over two years. - Funding is intended for start-up projects and is not renewable. --- ## Eligibility - **Institutional Invitation:** Only institutions invited directly by the Brain Research Foundation are eligible. If your institution did not receive an invitation via email, you are not eligible to apply. - **Nomination Limit:** Each invited institution may nominate one faculty member to submit a letter of intent. - **Principal Investigator Requirements:** The PI must be a full-time assistant or associate professor conducting neuroscience research. --- ## Application Process - Confirm your institution has received an invitation from the Brain Research Foundation. - The institution nominates one eligible faculty member to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI). - The LOI submission portal opens on August 28, 2025. - Follow the specific guidelines provided by the Brain Research Foundation for preparing and submitting the LOI and any subsequent application materials. --- ## Additional Information - Supported research areas span all aspects of brain science, including but not limited to cognitive function, neurodegenerative disease, neurodevelopment, and brain-related disorders. - The program is highly competitive and prioritizes innovative, high-impact proposals. --- ## External Links - [Seed Grants Program Page](https://www.thebrf.org/seed-grants/) - [2026 Seed Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://www.thebrf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2026-SG-Guidelines.pdf) - [Institutional Eligibility Requirements (PDF)](https://www.thebrf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Institutional-Eligibility2022.pdf) - [Application Portal](https://research.thebrf.org/) - [Contact Page](https://www.thebrf.org/contact-us/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------------|-----------------------------------------| | Email | info@theBRF.org | | Phone | 312.759.5150 | | Address | 111 West Washington Street, Suite 1710, Chicago, IL 60602 | | Web Contact | [Contact Form](https://www.thebrf.org/contact-us/) |

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