How much funding does BBRF Young Investigator Grant provide?

BBRF Young Investigator Grant provides Up to $70,000 for two years ($35,000 per year) in funding.

When is the deadline for BBRF Young Investigator Grant?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around March.

How often is BBRF Young Investigator Grant offered?

BBRF Young Investigator Grant runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected March 4, 2027.

BBRF Young Investigator Grant

National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research Grants for Mental Health

Funding Amount

Up to $70,000 for two years ($35,000 per year)

Deadline

Expected ~March

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: March 4, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

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

Overview

Program Purpose: Provides support for the most promising young scientists conducting neurobiological research.

Award Details:

Amount: Two-year awards up to $70,000, or $35,000 per year
Duration: Two years
Career Stage: Early-career investigators

Research Focus:
Research must be relevant to serious brain and behavior disorders including:

Schizophrenia
Mood disorders
Anxiety disorders
Child and adolescent mental illnesses

Investigator Types Supported:

Basic investigators
Clinical investigators

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

Background: BBRF Grants are among the highest distinctions in mental health research. Many investigators have gone on to receive larger federal and private grants based on their BBRF Grant projects.

How to Apply

Application Process

Current Status: 2026 Young Investigator Grant applications are now open.

Acceptance Period: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern

Next Deadline: March 4, 2027 (projected for 2027 cycle)

Application Materials:

Submit through BBRF online application portal
Follow 2026 YI Grant application guidelines (available on website)

Review Process:

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

Questions: Contact grants@bbrfoundation.org

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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.