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Application Deadline: April 15, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) Exchange Fellowships. This grant program is designated for covering travel and local expenses throughout the exchange period. Priority will be given to applicants from less developed and under-funded countries, in combination with efforts to ensure both gender and regional diversity.
Requirements
- PhD neuroscience students
- Early career postdoctoral fellows
- maximum 5 years from the start of the postdoc
Only applicants currently residing in the following regions are eligible to apply:
- Asia-Pacific
- Latin America
- Africa
- US/Canada
Africa
- The applicants must be affiliated with a research and/or academic institution within the Africa region.
- Applicants have the flexibility to apply for international exchanges either within or outside the Africa region.
- The grant is to be used along with matching funds from the host laboratory to defray the cost of travel and to subsidize living costs.
- The proposed laboratory exchange should last a minimum of 3 months.
- Maximum Grant Amount: 6,000 USD
Program Details
- The fellowship must
- be international (i.e. the host laboratory should be located in a different country from the home laboratory)
- begin in 2025
- The required grant report should be submitted no later than 3 months following the conclusion of the exchange.
- Funds will transferred according to an 80:20 format, meaning 80% of the grant will be awarded two months prior to the start date of the exchange, and the remaining 20% upon completion of exchange and submission of the required grant report.
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.
- Exchange Fellowship Details: Information regarding the proposed exchange stay.
- 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 home laboratory.
- Budget Request: A detailed budget breakdown, specifying the proposed items to be funded by IBRO.
- Host Acceptance: An official acceptance letter from the host supervisor expressing their interest and confirming their willingness to accept the applicant for the proposed exchange stay.
- References: Two letters of reference supporting the applicant’s suitability for the award. One of them should ideally be the head of the department where you are starting your laboratory.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): A copy of the applicant’s CV.
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