International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) Neuroscience Training Grants 2026 for PhD and early-career postdoctoral students.

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Application Deadline:  15 May 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 IBRO Neuroscience Training Grants. This program provides dedicated funding to support early career neuroscientists from under-resourced regions in covering the costs of attending neuroscience training courses.

The IBRO Neuroscience Training Grants are designed to support these essential opportunities, covering costs directly associated with the attendance of a neuroscience training course or school, such as 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.

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 July and 31 December 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.

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

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).

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IBRO Neuroscience Training Grants