How much funding does BBRF Independent Investigator Grant provide?

BBRF Independent Investigator Grant provides Up to $100,000 for two years or $50,000 for one year in funding.

When is the deadline for BBRF Independent Investigator Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for BBRF Independent Investigator Grant?

Eligible applicants: Note: Assistant professors who are principal investigators on NIH R01 grants are now eligible.

How often is BBRF Independent Investigator Grant offered?

BBRF Independent Investigator Grant runs on an annual cycle.

BBRF Independent Investigator Grant

National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research Grants for Mental Health

Funding Amount

Up to $100,000 for two years or $50,000 for 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

Note: Assistant professors who are principal investigators on NIH R01 grants are now eligible

Other requirements

Scientists at associate professor level or equivalent
Must be clearly independent
Must have won national competitive support as a principal investigator

Overview

Program Purpose: 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: One or two years
Career Stage: Associate professor level or equivalent

Eligibility:

Scientists at associate professor level or equivalent
Must be clearly independent
Must have won national competitive support as a principal investigator
Note: Assistant professors who are principal investigators on NIH R01 grants are now eligible

Research Focus:
Research must be relevant to:

Schizophrenia
Major affective disorders
Other serious mental illnesses

Investigator Types Supported:

Basic investigators
Clinical investigators

Program Goals: Intended to facilitate innovative research opportunities

Geographic Scope: United States

Contact Information:

Email: grants@bbrfoundation.org
Phone: 646-681-4888 / 800-829-8289
Address: Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, 747 Third Avenue, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10017

How to Apply

Application Process

Current Status: Acceptance period for 2026 applications is being determined. Please contact foundation or join email list for updates.

Application Materials:

Follow Application Guidelines (subject to change)
Submit through BBRF online application portal

Review Process:

All submissions reviewed by Scientific Council
Council evaluates most promising research ideas with greatest potential for breakthroughs

Questions: Contact grants@bbrfoundation.org for updates on application timeline

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What National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 80
Total given: $8.43M
Median grant: $70K
Range: $34K–$385K

By dollars: California 16%, New York 16%, Massachusetts 13%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Boston, MA; Los Angeles, CA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
20% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.