New calls
For non-UK scientists who wish to conduct research in the UK
Ends on 11 March 2026L’OREAL-UNESCO – Pour les Femmes et la Science 2026
Contribue à soutenir de jeunes talents à poursuivre une carrière scientifique
Ends on 23 March 2026Appel à projets – Innovation troubles des conduites alimentaires
Fondation Sandrine Castellotti
Ends on 17 April 2026Eppendorf & Science – Prize for Neurobiology
neurobiological research based on methods of molecular, cellular, systems, or organismic biology conducted during the past 3 years.
Ends on 15 June 2026Brain & Behavior Research Foundation – Young Investigator Grants
to help researchers launch careers in neuroscience and psychiatry and gather pilot data to apply for larger federal and university grants
Ends on 4 March 2026Alzheimer’s Association Research Fellowship for All Program
AARFA
Ends on 23 February 2026Société de Chimie Thérapeutique – Evotec-SCT Prize
for Excellence in Molecular Design
Ends on 20 March 2026FRC – Appel à Projets Rotary-Espoir en Tête 2027
Pour financer ou co-financer l’achat d’un équipement important pouvant faire l’objet d’une utilisation commune à plusieurs équipes
Ends on 31 March 2026Alzheimer’s Society – Postdoctoral Fellowships
This fellowship is flexible and can cover a range of career stages.
Ends on 27 March 2026International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology – Fellowships
Travel Fellowships and Research Fellowships
Ends on 15 March 2026SBCF – Prix jeune chercheur
Société de Biologie Cellulaire de France
Ends on 15 February 2026SBCF – Soutien aux congrès
Société de Biologie Cellulaire de France
Ends on 15 March 2026SBCF – Bourses de voyage
Société de Biologie Cellulaire de France
Ends on 20 February 2026IBRO – Neuroscience Training Grants
For PhD students and early-career postdoctoral fellows who are within 5 years of starting their first postdoctoral fellowship.
Ends on 15 May 2026CNRS Innovation – Programme Rise
de l’idée à la structuration, jusqu’à la création et les premières phases de financement.
Ends on 13 April 2026Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions – Staff Exchanges 2026
funds short-term international and inter-sectoral exchanges of staff members involved in research and innovation activities of participating organisations.
Ends on 16 April 2026Biochemical Society – General Travel Grants
Available to Postgraduate, Early Career, Full, and Emeritus members,
Ends on 2 March 2026EMBO Practical Courses
Funding for courses that provide training in experimental techniques and promote the transfer of methodologies
Ends on 1 March 2026Programmes de chercheurs invités à l’Université de Calgary
Ambassade de France au Canada
Ends on 28 February 2026CEFIPRA – Collaborative Scientific Research Programme
Centre Franco-Indien pour la Promotion de la Recherche Avancée
Ends on 28 February 2026Best Pain, Mind and Movement Publication Award
By the International Association for the Study of Pain
Ends on 27 February 2026FRM – Approches interdisciplinaires pour comprendre le rôle et les mécanismes de l’inflammation dans les maladies chroniques
rassembler de nouveaux acteurs dans ce domaine de recherche, de promouvoir les collaborations interdisciplinaires et de soutenir des études qui, à terme, pourraient mener à l‘identification de nouvelles approches thérapeutiques.
Ends on 26 February 2026Fondation Matmut Paul Bennetot – Appel à projets – Traumatologie & dépendance
Projets de recherche dans le domaine de la traumatologie entraînant des conséquences motrices et/ou cérébrales chez des patients pédiatriques ou adultes.
Ends on 25 February 2026World Federation of Neurology – Junior Travelling Fellowships
to support young neurologists from countries classified by the World Bank as low- or lower-middle-income, enabling them to attend approved international meetings.
Ends on 20 February 2026ARSLA – Appel à Projets Scientifiques
Recherche sur la Sclérose Latérale Amyotrophique et les autres maladies du neurone moteur de l’adulte
Ends on 16 February 2026AAP argenx et Fondation Maladies Rares
anticorps pour le traitement de maladies rares neuromusculaires et/ou auto-immunes.
Ends on 19 February 2026Fondation APICIL / Fondation Maladies Rares : AAP « maladies rares et douleur ».
Cciences biomédicales ou en sciences humaines et sociales
Ends on 20 February 2026FKNE PhD Thesis Prize 2026
honours a young neuroscientist for his/her outstanding PhD thesis in any domain of neuroscience.
Ends on 15 February 2026FKNE Mentoring Prize 2026 & FKNE PhD Thesis Prize 2026
Honours an individual who has demonstrated leadership in fostering the careers of neuroscientists.
Ends on 15 February 2026American Psychological Foundation – Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant
Understanding, prevention and/or treatment of the consequences of exposure to traumatic events such as sexual assault, sexual harassment and/or rape.
Ends on 9 October 2026FENS/IBRO – PERC – Exchange Fellowships Programme
enabling master or PhD students and early postdoctoral fellows to broaden their methodological expertise through targeted laboratory visits.
Ends on 15 April 2026Fondation EDMUS – Appel à projets 2026
Promouvoir la recherche sur la sclérose en plaques et les maladies apparentées
Ends on 31 March 2026Foundation for Prader-Willi Research – Grant Program
to advance the understanding and treatment of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) and Schaaf-Yang syndrome (SYS)
Ends on 27 February 2026SSF Sabbatical
by the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research
Ends on 5 March 2026Glenn Foundation for Medical Research (GFMR) Discovery Award
By the American Federation of Aging Research
Ends on 18 February 2026Transatlantic Research Partnership
Albertine Foundation
Ends on 15 February 2026SFARI – Conference Support
for Rare Neurodevelopmental Disorder Communities Participating in Simons Searchlight
Ends on 5 March 2026Wellcome Genomics in Context Awards
Collaborative research at the intersection of genomics, humanities, social sciences and bioethics
Ends on 16 March 2026France Sclerose en Plaques – Grants
Last year of PhD, Career transition, Research grants, Clinical research grant…
Ends on 31 March 2026Profound Autism Pilot Grants and Pre-doctoral Fellowships
Autism Science Foundation
Ends on 2 March 2026Catalyst Award and Rare Epilepsy Partnership Award
by Cureepilepsy
Ends on 9 June 2026Challenge prévention : démontrer la valeur des innovations en vie réelle
Par la BPI
Ends on 31 December 2028Last days
Albertine Foundation
Ends on 15 February 2026FKNE Mentoring Prize 2026 & FKNE PhD Thesis Prize 2026
Honours an individual who has demonstrated leadership in fostering the careers of neuroscientists.
Ends on 15 February 2026FKNE PhD Thesis Prize 2026
honours a young neuroscientist for his/her outstanding PhD thesis in any domain of neuroscience.
Ends on 15 February 2026SBCF – Prix jeune chercheur
Société de Biologie Cellulaire de France
Ends on 15 February 2026ARSLA – Appel à Projets Scientifiques
Recherche sur la Sclérose Latérale Amyotrophique et les autres maladies du neurone moteur de l’adulte
Ends on 16 February 2026Glenn Foundation for Medical Research (GFMR) Discovery Award
By the American Federation of Aging Research
Ends on 18 February 2026AAP argenx et Fondation Maladies Rares
anticorps pour le traitement de maladies rares neuromusculaires et/ou auto-immunes.
Ends on 19 February 2026Fondation APICIL / Fondation Maladies Rares : AAP « maladies rares et douleur ».
Cciences biomédicales ou en sciences humaines et sociales
Ends on 20 February 2026World Federation of Neurology – Junior Travelling Fellowships
to support young neurologists from countries classified by the World Bank as low- or lower-middle-income, enabling them to attend approved international meetings.
Ends on 20 February 2026SBCF – Bourses de voyage
Société de Biologie Cellulaire de France
Ends on 20 February 2026Alzheimer’s Association Research Fellowship for All Program
AARFA
Ends on 23 February 2026Fondation Matmut Paul Bennetot – Appel à projets – Traumatologie & dépendance
Projets de recherche dans le domaine de la traumatologie entraînant des conséquences motrices et/ou cérébrales chez des patients pédiatriques ou adultes.
Ends on 25 February 2026FRM – Approches interdisciplinaires pour comprendre le rôle et les mécanismes de l’inflammation dans les maladies chroniques
rassembler de nouveaux acteurs dans ce domaine de recherche, de promouvoir les collaborations interdisciplinaires et de soutenir des études qui, à terme, pourraient mener à l‘identification de nouvelles approches thérapeutiques.
Ends on 26 February 2026Foundation for Prader-Willi Research – Grant Program
to advance the understanding and treatment of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) and Schaaf-Yang syndrome (SYS)
Ends on 27 February 2026Best Pain, Mind and Movement Publication Award
By the International Association for the Study of Pain
Ends on 27 February 2026CEFIPRA – Collaborative Scientific Research Programme
Centre Franco-Indien pour la Promotion de la Recherche Avancée
Ends on 28 February 2026Programmes de chercheurs invités à l’Université de Calgary
Ambassade de France au Canada
Ends on 28 February 2026EMBO Practical Courses
Funding for courses that provide training in experimental techniques and promote the transfer of methodologies
Ends on 1 March 2026Profound Autism Pilot Grants and Pre-doctoral Fellowships
Autism Science Foundation
Ends on 2 March 2026Biochemical Society – General Travel Grants
Available to Postgraduate, Early Career, Full, and Emeritus members,
Ends on 2 March 2026Brain & Behavior Research Foundation – Young Investigator Grants
to help researchers launch careers in neuroscience and psychiatry and gather pilot data to apply for larger federal and university grants
Ends on 4 March 2026SFARI – Conference Support
for Rare Neurodevelopmental Disorder Communities Participating in Simons Searchlight
Ends on 5 March 2026SSF Sabbatical
by the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research
Ends on 5 March 2026Newton International Fellowship
For non-UK scientists who wish to conduct research in the UK
Ends on 11 March 2026SBCF – Soutien aux congrès
Société de Biologie Cellulaire de France
Ends on 15 March 2026International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology – Fellowships
Travel Fellowships and Research Fellowships
Ends on 15 March 2026Wellcome Genomics in Context Awards
Collaborative research at the intersection of genomics, humanities, social sciences and bioethics
Ends on 16 March 2026Société de Chimie Thérapeutique – Evotec-SCT Prize
for Excellence in Molecular Design
Ends on 20 March 2026L’OREAL-UNESCO – Pour les Femmes et la Science 2026
Contribue à soutenir de jeunes talents à poursuivre une carrière scientifique
Ends on 23 March 2026Alzheimer’s Society – Postdoctoral Fellowships
This fellowship is flexible and can cover a range of career stages.
Ends on 27 March 2026France Sclerose en Plaques – Grants
Last year of PhD, Career transition, Research grants, Clinical research grant…
Ends on 31 March 2026Fondation EDMUS – Appel à projets 2026
Promouvoir la recherche sur la sclérose en plaques et les maladies apparentées
Ends on 31 March 2026FRC – Appel à Projets Rotary-Espoir en Tête 2027
Pour financer ou co-financer l’achat d’un équipement important pouvant faire l’objet d’une utilisation commune à plusieurs équipes
Ends on 31 March 2026Other ressources
All fundings:
https://itneuro.inserm.fr/index.php?pagendx=2728
International calls:
https://www.open4research.eu/debordeaux
International mobility :
https://college-doctoral.u-bordeaux.fr/
Sur le site de l’Université (Portail des personnels) :
https://personnels.u-bordeaux.fr/Metiers/International/Appels-d-offres
European projects (Université de Bordeaux) :
https://myeuropeanproject.u-bordeaux.fr/en
Secrétariat général pour l’investissement (SGPI – service gouvernemental) :
https://www.gouvernement.fr/les-appels-a-projets-en-cours
Permanent calls
Pour permettre à de jeunes chercheurs et médecins de présenter leurs travaux de recherche lors de congrès internationaux. Alzheimer et/ou aux maladies apparentées
PermanentThe Company of Biologists – DMM Conference Travel Grants
aimed at early-career researchers wanting to attend scientific meetings, conferences, workshops and training courses
Ends on 28 February 2025CNRS – Appels à projets internationaux
International Emerging Actions (IEA), PhD Joint Programmes…
PermanentSENS Research Foundation Grant
to accelerate the development of rejuvenation biotechnology
PermanentFriedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance.
Several calls all year long
PermanentBoehringer Ingelheim PhD fellowships
To pursue an ambitious PhD project in basic biomedical research.
PermanentFondation APICIL
Projets « douleur »
PermanentEMBO scientific exchange grant
funds research exchanges of up to three months between laboratories in eligible countries.
PermanentImpact Santé : le nouveau programme de financement de l’Inserm
Campagnes de sélection des projets par le comité scientifique : mi-juillet, mi-octobre, mi-décembre
PermanentCurePSP – Research Grants
In order to advance understanding of the underlying PSP/CBD fundamental neurobiology and to advance development of therapeutics
PermanentParkinson’s Disease Therapeutics Pipeline Program
seeks to advance therapeutic development through pre-clinical and/or clinical testing of approaches addressing unmet needs of people with Parkinson’s disease
PermanentMotoNeuron Disease Association – Fundings
Several grants and fellowships
PermanentCritical Path Institute’s (C-Path) Translational Therapeutics Accelerator (TRxA)
Global drug discovery and development program
PermanentAmerican Psychological Foundation – Scholarships, Grants and Awards
Many Scholarships, Grants and Awards available
PermanentVisiting Lecturer Bursary Scheme
allows international or British scientists of repute to visit clinical departments or laboratories in the United Kingdom to share information, techniques and experiences.
PermanentCHDI – Academic proposals
Accelerating therapeutic development for Huntington’s disease
PermanentThe company of biologists – Travelling fellowships
to graduate students and post-doctoral researchers
PermanentFranco-German University – Scientific events for junior researchers
Promotes events for junior researchers (PhD students and post-docs) aimed at supporting networking among researchers and developing Franco-German and international scientific dialogue.
PermanentThe Company of Biologists – Scientific Meeting Grants
to help finance a range of charitable activities including (but not limited to) meetings, workshops, and conferences in the fields relevant to their journals in order to encourage and support scientific interaction.
PermanentMorton Cure Paralysis Fund
MCPF supports cutting-edge SCI therapies enabling researchers to gather proof-of-concept data
PermanentIUBMB Travel Fellowships
International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
PermanentLigue contre le cancer – Appels à projets
Mobilité Recherche pour les cliniciens, Allocations de recherche doctorales, etc.
PermanentParkinson’s Disease Therapeutics Pipeline Program
Michael J. Fox Foundation. Only open to industry and industry-academia collaborations.
Permanent