American Brain Foundation Next Generation Research Grants

About this program

The American Brain Foundation’s Next Generation Research Grants provide multi-year support to fund innovative investigations by early-career clinical neuroscientists across a broad spectrum of brain diseases, with the goal of launching long-term research careers and accelerating treatments, prevention, and cures. Recipients receive at least two years of funding to pursue their projects. Applicants must be early-career investigators (clinical neuroscientists) proposing innovative research across neurological disease areas; the program works with major disease partners to support diverse topics. Application cycles are announced annually (e.g., 2026 applications closed in September); consult the Foundation for current deadlines and full eligibility details.