Friends of BrainHealth Research Grants
Grants from Friends of BrainHealth® support new, independent projects from emerging researchers, shaping careers in brain health through new studies that have the potential to impact countless lives. Research grants are awarded at the master's, doctoral and post-doc levels. A connection to brain health is key, and eligible study areas are NOT limited to neuroscience. Interdisciplinary proposals are encouraged.
The 2025 application period is now open.
Submission deadline: Thursday, May 1 at 5:00 p.m. CDT
Open Grant Application Requirements below for instructions.
Should you have questions, please contact Cindy Samuelson.
SUPPORT FOR LIFE-CHANGING STUDIES
Hear from researchers how Friends grants provide critical, early-career support.
Since 2008, Friends of BrainHealth has raised more than $4.3 million and launched dozens of cutting-edge cognitive research studies, exploring new ways to enhance, protect and restore brain health across the lifespan.
Awarding annual seedling grants to emerging brain health researchers, this trailblazing donor circle inspires a new generation of scientists and the next era of transformative brain health breakthroughs.