Perception Box Research Grants — 2026–2027

Neuroscience, Cognition and Behavioral Neuroscience research grant from Tiny Blue Dot Foundation

October 5, 2026: Closed on Monday, Oct 5

Up to $900,000

About

Fund empirical neuroscience and behavioural research into how people form, maintain and change the mental models that shape perception. The call covers agency, interoception and emotion regulation, identity and self-narrative, and meaning or belonging. Projects should test mechanisms rather than only symptom relief. Up to USD 900,000 supports three years, including no more than 15% overhead. Submit an anonymised letter of intent by 5 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time. Full proposals in February 2027 require invitation.

Eligibility

Career stage: Postdoc · Early independent researcher · Mid-career researcher · Established researcher

Institution applies

Covers: Up to USD 900,000 over three consecutive years, including a maximum 15% overhead. Funding depends on the justified project budget.

Host location: Worldwide

Eligible nonprofit research institutions worldwide, except locations excluded under the call’s US sanctions conditions.

Eligibility source

Reviewed Sep 29, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.

MD, PhD or equivalent researchers at eligible nonprofit medical schools, universities or research organisations in the US or abroad, subject to the stated sanctions exclusions. Postdocs may submit an LOI if their institution will appoint them as a research/staff scientist or research professor if funded.