About this opportunity
Neuroscience shapes how we understand health, behaviour and everyday life, yet access to clear, accurate information about brain science varies enormously from one community to another. The IBRO/Dana Brain Awareness Week Grants exist to close that gap by funding public outreach in countries outside Europe.
The International Brain Research Organization, with the Dana Foundation, supports events and campaigns of up to US$1,250 that bring brain science closer to students, teachers, families, policymakers, media and the wider public. Activities can take any form that fits the audience: school programmes, community events, public discussions, media engagement, advocacy and interdisciplinary projects that explore the ethical, legal and societal sides of neuroscience.
Two rules matter most. The funded activity must take place in 2027, and it must promote the objectives of the global Brain Awareness Week campaign, even if it does not run during the official week. Proposals are also expected to build in diversity, equity and inclusion following the ALBA Network guidelines, and to respect IBRO's visibility requirements for supported activities.
What you receive
- Up to US$1,250 to run a public neuroscience outreach or awareness activity
- Part of a global campaign that reaches schools, communities, policymakers and media
- Freedom to hold the event at any time in 2027, not only during the official Brain Awareness Week
- A platform for topics such as brain health, the benefits of brain research, and ethical, legal and societal questions
Who can apply
- Applicants are groups and organisations planning public outreach on brain science
- The event can take place in any country outside Europe, and the provider lists Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the United States and Canada among open regions
- The activity must be held in 2027
- The proposal must promote the objectives of the global Brain Awareness Week campaign
- Activities should incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion, following the ALBA Network guidelines for inclusive events
- Activities must align with IBRO's visibility guidelines
Who should not apply
- Events located in Europe are not supported under this call
- Standalone events with no connection to Brain Awareness Week objectives are not a fit
Documents to prepare
- A project description of the proposed outreach or awareness activity
- Details of the target audience and the community or region being reached
- A budget showing how the requested funding supports the activity
- An explanation of how diversity, equity and inclusion are built into the plan
How to apply
- Plan an outreach or awareness activity on brain science to be held in 2027 outside Europe
- Prepare a clear description of your audience, topic, community benefit and budget
- Review the ALBA Network inclusion approach and IBRO visibility guidelines, then reflect them in the plan
- Open the official IBRO Brain Awareness Week application page on Smapply
- Complete and submit the online application before 15 October 2026 at 11:59 PM Central European Summer Time
Selection process
- Applications are reviewed by the organisers of the IBRO/Dana Brain Awareness Week Grants
- Proposals are assessed on how clearly they increase public understanding of neuroscience and how well they include diverse audiences
- Successful applicants receive up to US$1,250 for the funded activity
Sources and verification
- Official source , Discovered by the opportunity automation module.
Questions applicants ask
How much funding is available?
The maximum grant amount is US$1,250 per activity.
Where can the funded event take place?
In any country outside Europe. The provider lists Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the United States and Canada as open regions.
Must the event fall inside Brain Awareness Week?
No. The activity must take place in 2027 and promote the campaign's objectives, but it does not have to occur during the official week.
Who can the activities engage?
Diverse audiences including children and students, teachers, families, community members, policymakers, media professionals and anyone interested in brain health.
Is there an application fee?
No. Applications are submitted free through the official online portal.
When does the application window close?
On 15 October 2026 at 11:59 PM Central European Summer Time.
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