Neuroscience Training Grants

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 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.

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.

Who Can Apply?

• 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.

Please note that the IBRO Neuroscience Training Grants program accepts applications twice per year. The next round of applications will open on 15 September 2026 and will accept applications for courses starting between 1 January and 31 August 2027.

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

 How to Apply?

• Create an applicant account here.

• Refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for any inquiries.

• For technical issues with the site, submit a customer support request form.

Please submit your application using the link which appears in the “key information” box at the top of the page, accessible during the application period.