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IBRO Neuroscience Training Grants

International Brain Research Organization (IBRO)

Specialized teaching and hands-on training experiences are crucial for the career development of neuroscience researchers. The IBRO Neuroscience Training Grants are designed to support these essential opportunities, covering costs directly associated with the attendance of a neuroscience training course, such as course fees, travel and accommodation.

By eliminating financial barriers, IBRO aims to ensure that early-career neuroscientists, particularly those from under-resourced regions, can access high quality training. This initiative is part of IBRO’s broader commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in neuroscience research and education.

This program provides funding for early-career neuroscientists to attend neuroscience training courses. For funding opportunities related to conferences, please refer to the IBRO Travel Grants instead. For scientific exchange stays in other laboratories, please refer to IBRO Exchange Fellowships program.

Application Details

To ensure a comprehensive and fair evaluation of applications, applicants are requested to provide the following information:

Applicant Details: A brief description of the applicant’s academic background and current research focus.

Course Description: Detailed information about the training course, including its relevance to the applicant’s research and career development. The course should consist of a structured program focused on education and skill development in a field closely related to neuroscience.

Impact Statement: A comprehensive explanation of how the participation in the specified course will benefit the applicant’s research and/or career trajectory.

References: A minimum of one letter of reference supporting the applicant’s suitability for the grant and the chosen training course. One reference must be from the applicant’s current supervisor.

Budget Request: A detailed budget breakdown, including course fees, travel costs, and local expenses associated with attending the training course. If IBRO funds will be used as matching funds, you will also be asked to provide details on the co-funding source(s) and amount(s).

Grant Specifications

Eligible costs

Training course registration fees
Travel related to the training course
Local expenses

Ineligible costs

Costs related to a conference/meeting attendance
Costs related to an exchange stay at another laboratory

Funding Priority

Funding priority will be given to applicants from underrepresented or under-resourced backgrounds, with a strong emphasis on promoting gender and regional diversity.

Preference may also be given to applicants who can leverage IBRO funds as matching funds, demonstrating additional financial support from institutions or other sources.

Maximum grant amounts

The maximum grant amount an applicant can request varies based on their region of residence and is determined by the corresponding IBRO Regional Committee. Please note the specific amounts below:

Africa: 5,000 USD
Asia-Pacific: 3,000 USD
Latin America: 6,000 USD
Pan-Europe: 4,500 USD
US/Canada: 4,000 USD

Not sure what region your country of residence falls in? Check out IBRO’s country classification.

Grant Payment and Reporting

Successful applicants will be awarded the grant on the condition that they provide their course acceptance letter within a specific time period which will be communicated to them. Once we receive this letter, IBRO will be able to process the grant payments.

Funds will transferred according to an 80:20 format, meaning 80% of the grant will be awarded two months prior to the start date of the training course, and the remaining 20% upon completion of the course, submission of the certificate of attendance/completion as well as the required grant report. The funds can be transferred to an account in grantee’s name, that of their institution or of someone else directly involved with the grant, i.e. their supervisor. Depending on the situation, exceptions could be made.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

🌱 1. Early-Career Independence & Productivity

Most schemes target early-career PIs or postdocs (usually within 5–7 years of independent appointment or PhD).

A minimum requirement is at least one published, peer-reviewed paper (ideally as first or corresponding author) 

🏳️‍🌈 2. Diversity, Return-to-Home, and Regional Fit

Rising Stars and Exchange fellowships prioritize candidates from underrepresented or returning-to-home countries (e.g., Asia-Pacific, Africa, Latin America) to strengthen global neuroscience talent .

Parenthood grants support early-career PIs during pregnancy, adoption, or caregiving, and require justified career breaks.

🤝 3. Collaboration & Host Lab Quality

Collaborative grants require partnerships between emerging groups or established-emerging labs; success depends on clear, structured collaboration.

Exchange fellowships prioritize host labs with strong reputation and capacity to enhance the applicant’s skills .

🛠 4. Proposal Quality & Justified Use of Funds

Rising Stars funds must be allocated to lab start-up needs—not conferences or travel .

Parenthood funds must clearly support lab continuity, child-care, experiments, or grant-writing tasks .

Training grants are tailored to support workshops and short-term training for underrepresented regions

📅 5. Adherence to Deadlines & Program Specifications

Each grant has fixed opening and closing dates (e.g., Rising Stars: 15 Sep–15 Apr; Collaborative: 15 Feb–15 Mar) .

Applicants must submit using IBRO’s SmApply portal and follow guidelines (e.g., no institutional overheads for some schemes) .

🧑‍🎓 6. Structured Support & Reporting

Rising Stars requires a university or department support letter.

Parenthood grants include obligations for project completion within a year and submission of a report within 3 months.

✅ Summary of Success Factors

Key Factor	Why It Matters for IBRO
Early-career with publication	Shows independence and readiness
Aligns with diversity/regional focus	Supports IBRO’s global mission
Strong collaborative environment	Critical for joint and exchange grants
Clear, appropriate budget use	Funding must address program intent
Timeliness and compliance	Late or misaligned applications are rejected
Institutional commitment	Strengthens credibility
Follow-through reporting	Builds trust for future funding

Specialties

Neurosciences

Eligibility Requirements

Applications are open to PhD students and early-career postdoctoral fellows who are within 5 years of starting their first postdoctoral fellowship.
These grants are intended for those planning to attend a neuroscience training course starting between 1 January and 30 June 2026.
Applications from students wishing to attend an IBRO-Supported School will not be taken into consideration for this program. Please apply directly to the school of interest via the dedicated application page, as indicated in the IBRO Training page.

Please note that the IBRO Neuroscience Training Grants program accepts applications twice per year. The next round of applications will open in spring 2026 and will accept applications for courses taking place during July-December 2026.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: International Brain Research Organization (IBRO)

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 255 rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris, France

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