Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award Grant

Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society for Neuroscience
Amount: US $25,000
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

The Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award, presented by the Society for Neuroscience, recognizes up to three early career neuroscientists for their exceptional research and educational efforts in an international context. Each recipient receives a $25,000 prize along with complimentary registration and accommodations for the SfN annual meeting. This award aims to foster scientific exchange and support the neuroscience community by highlighting innovative research contributions from diverse backgrounds.

Overview

Society for Neuroscience The Society for Neuroscience is the world’s largest organization of scientists and physicians devoted to understanding the brain and the nervous system. SfN exists to: Advance scientific exchangeSupport the neuroscience communityEducate and engage the publicAdvocate for the field Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award The Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award, supported by The Gruber Foundation, recognizes up to three early career neuroscientists for outstanding research and educational pursuit in an international setting. Recipients receive a $25,000 prize and complimentary registration, transportation (economy air or ground), and two nights hotel accommodations for the SfN annual meeting. The SfN president presents the prize at a lecture at the meeting.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nomination Criteria:Nominations must be made or endorsed by an SfN member.Nominees do not need to be SfN members.No person may nominate more than one candidate.Eligibility CriteriaIf the nominee is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, they must be studying or working at an institution that is located outside of the U.S.; if a non-U.S. citizen or permanent resident, they must be studying or working at an institution that is located in the U.S.Nominees must be active in research at the time the award is given.Nominees must be a postdoctoral fellow, research associate and/or advanced graduate student at the time of the nomination or have ended this stage in their career in the immediate past calendar year.A person can only win one award per year.

Ineligibility

Self-nomination is not permitted.Current SfN officers and councilors are ineligible for nomination.Due to the potential conflicts of interest, members of the selection committee may not be the nominees and they cannot serve as nominators nor write letters of recommendation.