Applications are now open for the IBRO/Dana Brain Awareness Week Grants, designed to educate the public on the significance of neuroscience research, promote brain health awareness, and stimulate conversations around the ethical, legal, and societal aspects of neuroscience.
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Program Overview
The grants aim to bridge knowledge gaps and foster global awareness of brain health, particularly in regions with limited resources and public understanding of neuroscience. Interdisciplinary projects that explore the intersection of neuroscience and society are encouraged, especially those that engage diverse audiences in meaningful discussions.
Resources for Neuroscience and Society Events
- Franklin Institute Neuroscience & Society High School Curriculum: A detailed exploration of neuroscience through the lens of societal issues relevant to high school students.
- NISE Network Changing Brains Activities: A collection of resources on public engagement and professional development in neuroscience, including games and activities focused on neuroethics.
- Dana Discovery Dialogues Series: A webinar series that unpacks pressing topics in contemporary neuroscience, hosted by Boston University College of Communications.
- Secret Science Club Neuroscience & Society Talk Series: A captivating public lecture presented biannually in collaboration with the Dana Foundation.
- Inside the Brain: A Lifetime of Change: A Knowable Magazine webinar series, each episode focusing on a different stage of brain development, from childhood to late adulthood.
Funding Information
Maximum grant amount: 1,250 USD.
Priority will be given to interdisciplinary projects that engage diverse audiences in discussions about the societal impacts of neuroscience. Projects centered on neuroscience or brain-related activities, particularly for younger audiences, are also highly encouraged.
Eligibility Criteria
- Proposed Brain Awareness Week (BAW) events can take place in any country outside Europe.
- Events must be held in 2025 and align with the global Brain Awareness Week campaign, although they don't have to occur during the official week.
Submission Guidelines
For more information, visit the IBRO website.
Highlights
- Donor Name: International Brain Research Organization
- Grant Size: $1,000 to $10,000
- Deadline: 31-Oct-2024
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