BBRF Distinguished Investigator Grants
About BBRF Distinguished Investigator Grants
The Foundation’s Distinguished Investigator Grant Program offers up to $100,000 for a one-year period and are provided for established scientists pursuing particularly innovative project ideas. BBRF Distinguished Investigator Grants fund talented, established scientists with a record of outstanding research accomplishments. These research projects might provide new approaches to understanding or treating severe mental illness. If successful, the grants could result in later funding from other sources. These grants are among the most competitive in mental health research and demonstrate the power of investigator-initiated research to bring out new and creative ideas.
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APPLY NOW FOR THE 2027 BBRF DISTINGUISHED INVESTIGATOR (DI) GRANT
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2027 Distinguished Investigator (DI) Grant.
Deadline: Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern
New: BBRF is using a new online application portal. We strongly encourage applicants to begin and submit their applications early to become familiar with the system and avoid any last-minute submission issues.
GRANT GUIDELINES
- Read our 2027 DI Grant application guidelines
- DI Face Sheet
- Complete list of Scientific Council Members
- Please direct all questions to grants@bbrfoundation.org.
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