Patricia Goldman-Rakic Prize Cognitive Neuroscience Research Grant

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National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression

Foundation Grants for Science Research Grants for Mental Health

Funding Amount

US $40,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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The award is specifically for excellence in neurobiological research at the cellular, physiological and/or behavioral levels that may lead to a greater understanding of the underlying cognitive neuroscience of psychiatric disease.

Overview

The Patricia Goldman-Rakic Prize for Cognitive Neuroscience Research, awarded by the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, honors groundbreaking neurobiological research that enhances understanding of psychiatric diseases. Established in memory of the esteemed neuroscientist Patricia Goldman-Rakic, this prestigious award carries a $40,000 grant. It recognizes excellence at cellular, physiological, or behavioral levels, contributing significantly to cognitive neuroscience advancements. The award ceremony takes place annually in New York City, celebrating innovative research and its impact on mental health.

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is committed to alleviating the suffering caused by mental illness by awarding grants that will lead to advances and breakthroughs in scientific research.
The prize carries an award of $40,000 and the winner(s) is honored at the annual International Awards Dinner in New York City in October.

Eligibility

The award is specifically for excellence in neurobiological research at the cellular, physiological and/or behavioral levels that may lead to a greater understanding of the underlying cognitive neuroscience of psychiatric disease.

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.