Nominations open for IBRO Rising Stars Awards

Deadline Date: October 15, 2024

Donor Name: International Brain Research Organization

Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000

The International Brain Research Organization is requesting applications for its Rising Stars Awards to support diverse, early-career neuroscientists in establishing their own laboratories by providing essential start-up funds as they transition into independent professional positions.

The awards support the research needs of early career neuroscientists who either come from diverse and/or underrepresented backgrounds (racial/ethnic minorities, sexual orientation, special needs, etc) or lack substantial start-up funds or grant support from other agencies. Additionally, they significantly impact their professional trajectories, by providing critical recognition for their research endeavors, supporting targeted capacity building and enabling the integration of cutting-edge methodologies and tools into their work. As a result, this program also enhances awardees’ chances of securing additional funding.

Funding Information

  • Maximum grant amount:
    • Africa: 10,000 USD
    • Asia-Pacific: 10,000 USD
    • Latin America: 10,000 USD
    • US/Canada: 45,000 USD

Eligibility Criteria

  • This program is open to early career neuroscientists who are:
    • within the first five years of their initial faculty appointment and 
    • starting their first independent laboratory in 2025
  • Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin-America: Priority will be given to applicants who have developed a successful career in a high or upper-middle income country and have taken up academic positions in their home country.
  • US/Canada: Applicants must currently hold academic positions within the US or Canada.

For more information, visit IBRO.

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