ISN Laboratory Exchange Grant

ISN Laboratory Exchange Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: International Society for Neurochemistry
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: February 16, 2026

Summary

The ISN Laboratory Exchange Grant, offered by the International Society for Neurochemistry, provides financial support for young members to conduct research abroad. This grant enables students and postdocs to enhance their skills through international lab visits lasting from one to three months, with a maximum funding of USD 5,000 for travel and accommodation. Eligible candidates must be active ISN members and have maintained their membership for at least 24 months, ensuring they can contribute effectively to their home research environments.

Overview

About Us The International Society for Neurochemistry (ISN) is a nonprofit membership organisation and the only international society focused on neurochemistry. With a proud history dating back to its establishment in 1965, ISN strives to promote all relevant aspects of molecular and cellular neuroscience ISN Laboratory Exchange Grant The ISN Laboratory Exchange Grant supports young ISN members (Students and Postdocs) by providing funding to visit a laboratory abroad, where they can gain new technical or conceptual skills to apply in their own research, and potentially at their home institution upon returning. Duration of the Visit and Funds At least one month (30 days) to approximately three months. Longer stays may be considered if additional funding is obtained from other sources. Applicants must return to their country of origin at the end of the stay. Travel must be undertaken within 12 months of the date of receipt of the acceptance letter or the offer will be withdrawn. Up to USD 5’000 per successful LEC application, depending on travel costs, accommodation costs and duration of the visit. Support may ONLY be used for travel (transport), accommodation and insurance. It is expected that funds for laboratory expenses will be provided by the host laboratory.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Candidates:ISN Student and Postdoc Members who have continuously been a member for at least 24 months, or have published in JNC at the time of a given application round are eligible to apply. In addition, funds can only be transferred if the successful applicant is also an active ISN member in the year of the visit abroad.Students and Postdocs who have not continuously renewed their ISN membership each year (as indicated by their membership history) are excluded from applying.Hosts:Hosts must be established researchers who head an independent research group at a research institution in another country.Hosts must confirm in a supporting letter that costs for the proposed lab work (consumables, etc.) will be covered by the host lab.Each host lab may only support one visiting young ISN member via this scheme per calendar year. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.