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IBRO Parenthood Grants

International Brain Research Organisation

Pregnancy, parental leave, and adoption leave often coincide with a busy time in researchers’ lives. The challenges researchers may face in maintaining continuity in their research can sometimes result in a perceived reduction in competitiveness in terms of producing results, publishing papers and obtaining grants. By supporting early career researchers, the grant seeks to empower them to navigate the balance between personal situations and their successful scientific endeavors.

The IBRO Parenthood Grant aims to counter any disadvantage by providing funds that can be used to cover research-related expenses such as reagents, facility costs, outsourcing experiments or data acquisition, transportation of non-commercial samples or reagents. In addition, funds can be used for travel and child-care expenses to attend a conference, or for grant writing or consultation services.

Grant Specifications

The proposed projects should be completed in a maximum of one year from the proposed project start date.
The required grant report should be submitted no later than 3 months following the conclusion of the proposed project.

Funds will be transferred according to an 80:20 format. This means that 80% of the grant will be awarded two months prior to the start date of the project, whereas the remaining 20% will be processed upon completion of the project and submission of the required grant report. The funds can be transferred to an account in grantee’s name, that of their institution or of someone else directly involved with the grant, i.e. their departmental Chair. Depending on the situation, exceptions could be made.

Maximum Grant Amounts

The maximum grant amount an applicant can request varies based on the region where they reside and is determined by the corresponding IBRO Regional Committee. Please note the specific amounts below:

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

Application Details

Application Form

The application form asks for the following information:

Applicant Details: A brief description of the applicant’s academic background and current research focus
Grants Received: A list of grants that you have received, including IBRO grants
Research Proposal: A detailed description of the research project for which you request IBRO support
Motivation and Impact Statement: A comprehensive explanation of your motivation in applying for this program and the impact of the requested funds to your research project and laboratory
Budget Request: A detailed budget breakdown, specifying the proposed items to be funded by IBRO
Curriculum Vitae (CV): A copy of the applicant’s CV
Confirmation of independent Principal Investigator status: Signed and dated letter your institution of affiliation confirming your PI role
Confirmation of pregnancy, birth, or adoption: Official letter confirming your pregnancy, birth, or adoption
Terms and conditions: Agreeing with terms and conditions as stipulated in the IBRO Privacy Policy and payment guidelines

Evaluation Criteria

The submitted applications will be assessed based on the following evaluation criteria:

Eligibility Criteria: All eligibility criteria stated in this call for applications are met
Scientific Credentials: Strong academic and publication record, relevant work experience, and demonstrated progress-to-date
Quality of Research Proposal: The proposed research reflects a high standard of work in a significant research area, with clear aims, objectives, and a structured plan
Justification by Applicant: Clear justification of the impact this award will have on their scientific progress
Support Request: Sufficiently detailed request and clear plan of how the funds will be spent

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Direct relevance to neuroscience (highest predictor)

This is the most important predictor.

Competitive projects should focus directly on neuroscience, including:

Neurobiology
Brain development
Synaptic physiology
Systems neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Neurodegeneration
Neural circuits
Neuroimmunology
Computational neuroscience
Neurogenetics
Neuropharmacology
Brain disorders

Projects outside neuroscience are generally not competitive.

2. Scientific excellence and significance (very high predictor)

IBRO consistently emphasizes funding research of the highest scientific quality.

Competitive proposals should demonstrate:

An important scientific question
Clear hypotheses
Strong rationale
Potential to significantly advance neuroscience
Broad scientific relevance

Projects addressing major unanswered questions in neuroscience receive stronger consideration.

3. Innovation and originality (very high predictor)

Novelty is a recurring evaluation criterion across IBRO funding schemes.

Strong proposals often involve:

Novel concepts
Innovative experimental techniques
New computational methods
Emerging neurotechnologies
New disease models
Creative interdisciplinary approaches

Incremental research is generally less competitive than projects capable of opening new directions in neuroscience.

4. Rigorous methodology and feasibility (very high predictor)

Applications should include:

Well-defined aims
Appropriate methodology
Robust experimental design
Statistical justification
Realistic milestones
Feasible timelines
Appropriate risk management

Reviewers seek ambitious yet achievable projects.

5. Strong early-career investigator potential (very high predictor)

Many IBRO funding programs specifically target:

PhD students
Postdoctoral fellows
Early-career faculty
Young principal investigators

Competitive applicants demonstrate:

Strong publication record relative to career stage
Scientific independence
Leadership potential
Commitment to neuroscience

Career-development potential is often weighted as heavily as the proposed project.

6. Capacity building and strengthening neuroscience in the applicant's region (very high and distinctive predictor)

One of IBRO's most distinctive priorities is developing neuroscience capacity globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

Competitive proposals often demonstrate:

Development of new neuroscience expertise
Establishment of local research capability
Technology transfer
Training of students
Building sustainable research infrastructure
Long-term benefit to regional neuroscience communities

Projects that strengthen neuroscience beyond the individual investigator align particularly well with IBRO's mission.

7. Strong international collaboration and knowledge exchange (high predictor)

IBRO actively promotes global scientific collaboration.

Competitive applications may include:

International partnerships
Laboratory exchanges
Collaborative research
Cross-regional mentorship
Technology sharing
Joint publications

For Exchange Fellowships, complementary expertise between the home and host institutions is especially important.

8. Excellent host institution and mentorship (high predictor)

For fellowships and exchange programs, reviewers evaluate:

Quality of the host laboratory
Scientific environment
Mentor expertise
Available facilities
Access to advanced methodologies
Institutional commitment

Strong mentorship substantially increases competitiveness.

9. Clear long-term impact on the applicant's career (high predictor)

IBRO emphasizes sustainable career development.

Competitive proposals clearly explain how the award will:

Develop new skills
Establish research independence
Build international networks
Generate publications
Lead to future grants
Strengthen long-term neuroscience careers

10. Potential for future scientific impact and dissemination (high predictor)

Strong projects demonstrate potential to produce:

High-quality publications
Conference presentations
New collaborations
Follow-on funding
Open dissemination of findings
Long-term contributions to neuroscience

Reviewers value projects likely to continue generating impact beyond the grant period.

Specialties

Neurosciences

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants should be early career principal investigators (maximum 7 years in this role).
- Any extended breaks from research (e.g. previous maternity or adoption leave) are accepted and should be justified in the application.
Applicants must have at least one published, peer-reviewed paper in at least the capacity of the corresponding author.
Applicants or their partner must either
- be pregnant (at least 4 months),
- have given birth in the last four months before the grant application deadline, or
- be close to adoption, assuming the role of the primary caregiver.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: International Brain Research Organisation

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: Rue d’Egmont 11, 1000, Brussels, Belgium

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