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BBRF Independent Investigator Grant

Narsad Research Institute Inc

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Up to $100,000 (two years) or $50,000 (one year)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Have won national competitive support as a principal investigator
  • Note: An assistant professor who is a principal investigator on a NIH R01 grant is now eligible for this grant

Geography

  • Geographic Scope: United States (based on funder location)

Other requirements

  • Scientists at the associate professor level or equivalent who are clearly independent
  • Research Focus: Basic and/or clinical investigators are supported, but research must be relevant to:
  • Schizophrenia
  • Major affective disorders

Overview

The BBRF Independent Investigator Grant provides support for investigators during the critical period between the initiation of research and the receipt of sustained funding.

Award Details:

  • Amount: Two-year grant up to $100,000 or $50,000 per year
  • Duration: Two-year or one-year options

Eligibility:

  • Scientists at the associate professor level or equivalent who are clearly independent
  • Have won national competitive support as a principal investigator
  • Note: An assistant professor who is a principal investigator on a NIH R01 grant is now eligible for this grant

Research Focus: Basic and/or clinical investigators are supported, but research must be relevant to:

  • Schizophrenia
  • Major affective disorders
  • Other serious mental illnesses

Purpose: Intended to facilitate innovative research opportunities

Geographic Scope: United States (based on funder location)

Key Information: BBRF Grants are one of the highest distinctions in the field of mental health research.

Organization Contact:

  • Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
  • 747 Third Avenue, 33rd Floor
  • New York, NY 10017
  • Phone: 646-681-4888 / 800-829-8289

How to Apply

Application Process

Status: The Foundation is currently determining the acceptance period for the BBRF Independent Investigator Grant applications

Next Steps:

  • Join the email list for updates
  • Visit the website for updates on acceptance period in the upcoming months

Required Materials: Refer to Application Guidelines (subject to change; specific details not provided in website content)

Contact for Updates: grants@bbrfoundation.org or sign up for email updates on the website

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What Narsad Research Institute Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2021
1
Total given
$120K
Median grant
$120K
  • By dollars: New York 100%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY.

Example grants

  • Narsad DBA Brain & Behavior Research Fnd · New York, NY

    $120K

IRS Form 990, 2021. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →
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