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Early career researchers in lab coats gathered around a brain model during a neuroscience training session.

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International Brain Research Organization (IBRO)

IBRO Neuroscience Training Grants for Early Career Neuroscientists

Funding that covers course fees, travel and local expenses so early-career neuroscientists from under-resourced regions can attend a neuroscience training course or school, with a maximum of USD 5,000 for applicants resident in Africa.

Eligibility: You are a PhD student or an early-career postdoctoral fellow

Timeline: October 31, 2026
Location: Africa
Funding or benefit: Maximum grant amount varies with your region of residence and is set by the corresponding IBRO Regional Committee: Africa USD 5,000, Asia-Pacific USD 3,000, Latin America USD 3,000, Pan-Europe USD 4,500, US and Canada USD 4,000. Eligible costs are training course registration fees, travel related to the training course and local expenses. Funds are transferred in an 80:20 format, with 80 percent paid two months before the course start date and the remaining 20 percent after the course is completed, the certificate of attendance or completion is submitted and the grant report is filed.

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Royal Society Career Development Fellowship 2027

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The Royal Society

Royal Society Career Development Fellowship 2027: Up to £703,800 Over Four Years for Early-Career Black Researchers in STEM

A four year postdoctoral fellowship of up to £703,800 for early-career researchers from Black heritage backgrounds working in the natural sciences in the UK, with mentoring, training and possible relocation and visa support. Applications close 18 November 2026.

Eligibility: Self-identify as being from a Black heritage background, including a mixed Black background, as the current pilot specifically focuses on researchers from this group

Timeline: November 18, 2026
Location: United Kingdom (research must be conducted in the UK), Applicants of any nationality may apply
Funding or benefit: Up to £703,800 over four years, covering support toward the fellow's salary, eligible research expenses and directly allocated costs at 80 percent. Relocation and visa costs for the fellow and dependants may be requested in addition to the £703,800 cap.

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