The IBRO Parenthood Grant provides research funding to early-career researchers or principal investigators worldwide who are experiencing pregnancy, childbirth, or adoption-related caregiving responsibilities. The grant supports these professionals with at least 7 years of experience to fund their research expenses. The organisation offers funding of USD 2,000 to USD 4,000 for projects up to 1 year. The application deadline for the first round is February 28, 2026, with the second round opening on July 1, 2026.
About The IBRO Parenthood Grant
The International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO) is a global neuroscience organisation that supports brain research and capacity building worldwide. The IBRO Parenthood Grant is an initiative of the organisation to support and encourage principal investigators who are pregnant, have recently given birth (within the past 4 months), or are undertaking caregiving responsibilities through adoption. The funds are provided to enable them to continue their research projects independently, without the disruptions that these responsibilities can create in academic research careers.
The grant is open to researchers with over seven years of experience worldwide. They or their partners are eligible for the grant, provided they meet the application criteria, which include having at least one published peer-reviewed paper.
Funding Size
- Typical grant amount: 2,000 USD – 4,000 USD
- Maximum award: 4,000 USD
- Project duration supported: one year
The grant amount varies by the region where the applicants reside. Here is a list:
- Africa: 3000 USD
- Asia-Pacific: 2000 USD
- Latin America: 2500 USD
- Pan Europe: 4000 USD
- US/Canada: 3000 USD
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Who Can Apply for the IBRO Parenthood Grant
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- Eligible organisation types:
- Early career researchers
- Principal investigators
- Registration requirements:
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- Applicants must be early-career researchers with up to seven years of experience.
- Applicants must have at least one peer-reviewed published paper.
- To be eligible, applicants or their partners must be pregnant for at least 4 months, or have given birth no more than 4 months before the application deadline.
- For those adopting, they can apply if they are taking on the role of the primary caregiver.
- Geographic eligibility: Worldwide
- Sector or thematic focus:
- Neuroscience research
- Research work disruptions
Application Process
- Register a new user account on the grant’s application portal.
- Complete and submit the online application by the deadline.
- Include all required documentation, including CV, impact statement and reference letter.
- Applications are reviewed by the organisation’s committees, and successful applications are contacted.
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Required Materials
- Research proposal
- Impact statement
- Budget
- Curriculum vitae
- Reference letter from the institution
- Official letter that confirms pregnancy, adoption or birth.
- Record of previous publications
Key Dates
- Application Open: February 1, 2026
- Application deadline: February 28, 2026
- Notification timeline: Not specified
Applications are open twice a year, and the next round for 2026 will open in July.
Selection Notes
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- The grant is competitive with limited funding per region.
- Priority focus areas: Supporting continuity of neuroscience research during parental leave and reducing career disruption.
- Exclusions:
- Applicants who are not pregnant, have just given birth or are going through the adoption process.
- Applicants who do not have up to seven years of experience and have not published a paper.
Official Source of the IBRO Parenthood Grant
- Official Application Page: https://ibro.org/grant/parenthood-grants/
