Apply Now: 2025 IBRO Neuroscience Training Grants for Researchers from Under-Resourced Regions
2025 IBRO Neuroscience Training Grants | Funding for PhD Students & Early-Career Researchers
Are you a PhD student or early-career neuroscientist in need of funding to attend a neuroscience training course in 2025? The International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) invites applications for its Neuroscience Training Grants—a funding opportunity specifically designed to support participation in high-quality, specialized training.
This grant program helps eliminate financial barriers for talented individuals from under-resourced regions, advancing IBRO’s mission to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in global neuroscience education and research.
IBRO Neuroscience Training Grant Overview
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Program: IBRO Neuroscience Training Grants 2025
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Level: PhD / Early-Career Postdoctoral
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Funding Type: Grant (Travel & Training Support)
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Eligible Regions: Global
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Sponsor: International Brain Research Organization (IBRO)
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Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
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Training Period Covered: July 1 – December 31, 2025
What the IBRO Training Grant Covers
These grants are intended to support attendance at neuroscience training courses, not conferences or lab exchanges. Eligible costs include:
Covered:
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Course registration fees
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Travel costs (including airfare and ground transport)
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Accommodation and local expenses
Not Covered:
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Conference attendance
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Research exchanges at other laboratories
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Any non-training related activities
IBRO Neuroscience Training Grant (Regional Grant Amounts)
Funding is allocated based on the applicant’s region of residence, determined by IBRO’s regional committees:
Region | Maximum Amount |
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Africa | $5,000 USD |
Asia-Pacific | $3,000 USD |
Latin America | $6,000 USD |
Pan-Europe | $4,500 USD |
US/Canada | $4,000 USD |
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IBRO Neuroscience Training Grant (Eligibility Criteria)
To be eligible for the 2025 IBRO Neuroscience Training Grants, applicants must:
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Be PhD students or postdoctoral fellows within 5 years of beginning their first postdoc
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Be accepted to a neuroscience training course occurring between July 1 and December 31, 2025
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Not be attending an IBRO-Supported School (those have separate application processes)
Note: Applications related to IBRO Schools will not be considered under this grant.
IBRO Neuroscience Training Grant (How to Apply)
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Create an Applicant Account on the IBRO Application Portal:
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Complete the online application form with:
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Personal and academic details
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Information about the training course
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A detailed budget breakdown
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Submit by: May 31, 2025
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Support: For technical issues, submit a request via the site’s Support Request Form
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More Info: Visit the IBRO Training Page
Why Apply for the IBRO Training Grant?
The IBRO Training Grant supports your professional growth, increases your exposure to cutting-edge research, and helps you build international networks in neuroscience—especially vital for researchers from developing or under-resourced regions