Patricia Goldman-Rakic Prize Cognitive Neuroscience Research Grant

Patricia Goldman-Rakic Prize Cognitive Neuroscience Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
Amount: US $40,000
Last Updated: April 04, 2026

Summary

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.

Overview

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Our Mission 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. Patricia Goldman-Rakic Prize Cognitive Neuroscience Research This prize was created by Constance and Stephen Lieber in memory of Patricia Goldman-Rakic, Ph.D., a distinguished neuroscientist renowned for discoveries about the brain’s frontal lobe, after her tragic death in an automobile accident in 2003. 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

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.