Neuroscience Training Grants 2025 | Fully Funded Career Development for Early-Career Researchers

Neuroscience Training Grants 2025: Empowering Early-Career Researchers from Under-Resourced Regions

If you're an emerging neuroscientist seeking to elevate your expertise through specialized training but face financial barriers, the Neuroscience Training Grants 2025 by IBRO (International Brain Research Organization) could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. This initiative offers dedicated funding to support early-career researchers—especially those from under-resourced areas—by covering costs related to neuroscience training courses.

About the Neuroscience Training Grants

Hands-on experience and structured teaching play a vital role in shaping the future of neuroscience. Recognizing this, IBRO’s Neuroscience Training Grants are tailored to support early-career professionals in accessing world-class neuroscience training programs. These grants help offset expenses like course fees, travel, and lodging, allowing participants to focus entirely on learning and skill development.

Unlike conference travel or lab exchange programs (which are covered under IBRO’s Travel Grants or Exchange Fellowships), this grant strictly supports neuroscience training courses scheduled between 1 July and 31 December 2025.

Application Window

Open: 1 April 2025
Deadline: 31 May 2025

Who Should Apply?

This funding opportunity is ideal for:

PhD students or postdoctoral researchers (within 5 years of starting their first postdoc).
Individuals accepted or planning to enroll in neuroscience-related training courses during the eligible time period.
Applicants not attending an IBRO-Supported School (as these schools require separate applications through their own portals).

Note: Another application window will open later in the year (1 October – 15 November 2025) for courses taking place between January and June 2026.

What You’ll Need to Apply

Applicants must submit the following:

Personal academic background and current research focus.
Course details: A breakdown of the training content and its relevance to your professional goals.
Impact statement: Explaining how the training will boost your research and career growth.
Letters of recommendation: At least one reference, including one from your current supervisor.
Budget breakdown: Including course fees, travel, accommodation, and any matching funds from co-sponsors.

Funding Coverage

The grant covers:

Course registration fees
Travel expenses
Local costs during the course

It does not cover:

Conference or symposium fees
Lab exchange programs

Region-Specific Grant Limits

The maximum grant amounts vary by region:

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 about your region? Visit IBRO’s official country classification page.

Grant Conditions & Reporting

Initial payment: 80% of the grant is released two months prior to the course, upon receipt of an official acceptance letter.
Final payment: The remaining 20% is paid after submission of a course completion certificate and a final grant report.

Funds can be sent to the applicant, their institution, or a relevant party like their supervisor—exceptions may apply based on individual circumstances.

Application Prcoess

Create an applicant account here.
Submit your application through the official portal during the application window.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Scholarship at Uniplus Global to apply