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Brain Canada Foundation
Brain Research Foundation Seed Grant 2027
Neuroscience and Biology research grant from Brain Research Foundation
Apply by Tuesday, Nov 3
Closing time not stated; check the source.
Up to $100,000
About
Pilot funding for new neuroscience projects intended to lead to further external support. The 2027 letter-of-intent round has a deadline of 3 November 2026 at 16:00 US Central. Only nominees of invited institutions can apply; invited full proposals follow in March 2027.
Eligibility
Career stage: Early independent researcher · Mid-career researcher
Nomination required
Covers: USD 100,000 direct costs over two years under the 2027 guidelines. No PI salary recovery, indirect costs, travel or graduate-student stipends.
Host location: United States
Only US academic institutions directly invited by BRF may nominate a faculty member.
Reviewed Sep 29, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.
One nominated full-time assistant or associate professor per invited US academic institution. The project must be new and unfunded elsewhere. Full professors and research assistant/associate professors are excluded. Institutional nomination and signature are mandatory.
Topics
Pilot fundingneuroscience projectsexternal support2027 letter-of-intent round16:00 US Centralinvited institutions
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Source: thebrf.org