Local, national and international funding opportunities Search Funder - Any -Alzheimer's AssociationAlzheimer's Research UKAlzheimer's SocietyBiotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)British Neuroscience AssociationChief Scientist OfficeEconomic and Social Research Council (ESRC)European CommissionGlaucoma UKMedical Research Council (MRC)My Name'5 Doddie FoundationNational Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)Our Minds Scholarship ProgrammePrinceton UniversityScottish Universities Life Science Alliance (SULSA)The Royal SocietyUK Research and Innovation (UKRI)UKRI Medical Research Council (MRC)Wellcome IBRO Neuroscience Training Grants 15 May, 2026 Up to $4,500 available. Grants are intended for those planning to attend a neuroscience training course (not run by IBRO) starting between 1 July and 31 December 2026. Travel and training awards for early career researchers 18 May, 2026 The Epilepsy Research Institute (ERI) “One in 100” Travel & Training Award offers early-career epilepsy researchers or PhD students a flexible grant of up to £1,000. Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Pre/Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers (Short Term) 24 May, 2026 These fellowships provide the opportunity for short-term visits for pre- and post-doctoral researchers from the UK, EU member states, Switzerland, Norway, the United States and Canada and based in the UK or Ireland to conduct cooperative research with leading research groups at Japanese Universities and Institutions. Mental Health UK PhD Competition 29 May, 2026 Applications should be made by potential supervisors. Four scholarships available are available as part of this year's Mental Health Research UK (incorporating the Schizophrenia Research Fund) competition. This round will lead to PhD students being appointed to take up a place in the 2027/2028 academic year. British Academy/ Leverhulme Small Research Grants 03 Jun, 2026 Alzheimer's Research UK By far the British Academy’s most popular scheme in terms of applications received and number of awards made, the British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants stand as one of the Academy’s highest profile programmes with awards made to academics working at around 100 Institutions around the UK. Spark NS Call for Proposals 2027 05 Jun, 2026 SPARK NS is now accepting applications from academic researchers developing therapeutics for autism, Parkinson's disease, and adjacent disorders for the 2027 Cohort of the SPARK NS Translational Research Program. An Introduction to Alzheimer's Research UK's Grants 16 Jun, 2026 Navigate Alzheimer’s Research UK funding with clarity and confidence in this practical, insight-led webinar for prospective applicants. Response Mode Funding Schemes 27 Jun, 2026 Chief Scientist Office The Chief Scientist Office (CSO) response mode research grant scheme accepts applications for up to 36 months and up to a total of £350,000 at 80% Full Economic Cost. Parkinson’s UK senior research fellowship round 2026 01 Jul, 2026 Senior research fellowships are for people who want to specialise in Parkinson's research by establishing their own independent research group. Applicants should have a strong track record of original and productive research in their area, and be able to demonstrate the progress they've made in moving towards independence. Senior Research Fellowships 01 Jul, 2026 Senior research fellowships are for people who want to specialise in Parkinson's research by establishing their own independent research group. Early Career Research Grants 02 Jul, 2026 Early Career Researcher Grants are available to help recently appointed Early Career Researchers further develop their established own independent programme of research. Action Medical Research Training Fellowships in Child Health 07 Jul, 2026 Applications are now invited for 2027 Research Training Fellowships from medical graduates, clinicians, bioengineers, research nurses, physiotherapists and allied health professionals who wish to train in research techniques and methodology applied to subjects relevant to the aims of the charity to prevent and treat disease and disability. Wellcome Mental Health Award: Using physical activity and circadian-based interventions to reduce anxiety and depression in young people 14 Jul, 2026 This award will fund mechanistically informed trials of interventions for anxiety and depression in young people aged 10-18 years. This article was published on 2025-12-22
