Parenthood Grant Program 2026

Deadline: Feb 28, 2026

other

1 year (duration)

partially funded

Canada, Africa

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

🧠 About The Program

The IBRO Parenthood Grant Program is designed to reduce career disruption for early-career principal investigators during pregnancy, childbirth, or adoption. The program ensures that ongoing neuroscience research projects can continue smoothly while researchers take on primary caregiving responsibilities.

This initiative focuses on:

Maintaining research momentum
Protecting scientific productivity
Promoting equity in academic neuroscience

🎁 Benefits

The maximum grant amount an applicant can request varies based on their region of residence, as determined by the corresponding IBRO Regional Committee:

Africa: 3000 USD
Asia-Pacific: 2000 USD
Latin America region: 2500 USD
Pan Europe: 4000 USD
US/Canada: 3000 USD

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Early Career Principal Investigator:
- Maximum of 7 years in this role.
- Extended breaks from research (e.g., previous maternity or adoption leave) are accepted and should be justified in the application.
Publication Requirement:
- At least one published, peer-reviewed paper as the corresponding author.
Pregnancy, Birth, or Adoption:
- Applicants or their partner must:
  - Be pregnant (at least 4 months).
  - Have given birth in the last four months before the grant application deadline.
  - Be close to adoption, assuming the role of the primary caregiver.

📋 Grant Specifications

Proposed projects should be completed within one year from the proposed project start date.
A required grant report must be submitted no later than 3 months following the conclusion of the proposed project.

📝 Application Date and Process

Required Information:

Applicants must provide the following details in their application form:

Applicant Details: A brief description of the applicant’s academic background and current research focus.
Grants Received: A list of grants received, including IBRO grants.
Research Proposal: A detailed description of the research project for which IBRO support is requested.
Motivation and Impact Statement: Explanation of motivation for applying and the impact of the funds on the research project and laboratory.
Budget Request: A detailed budget breakdown specifying proposed items to be funded by IBRO.
Curriculum Vitae (CV): A copy of the applicant’s CV.
Confirmation of Principal Investigator Status: Signed and dated letter from the institution confirming the applicant’s PI role.
Confirmation of Pregnancy, Birth, or Adoption: Official letter confirming pregnancy, birth, or adoption.
Terms and Conditions: Agreement with IBRO Privacy Policy and payment guidelines.

📅 Application Deadline

28 February, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

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This program is a fantastic opportunity for early-career neuroscience researchers to maintain their scientific productivity while balancing caregiving responsibilities. Don't miss the chance to apply!

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