Seed Funding

Current & Past Funding Opportunities

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The Brain Institute offers multiple mechanisms for seed funding ranging from basic science grants to human neuroscience research support. We provide pilot funding to new projects as well as targeted investments to accelerate existing research programs. 

Current seed funding opportunities are regularly updated below. Information about past awards is also provided. 

EEG caps and leads hanging on the wall

2024 Seed Funding

Seed funding opportunities offered by the Brain Institute in 2024.
Dr. Lu presents a seed funding pitch

2023 Seed Funding

Seed funding opportunities offered by the Brain Institute in 2023.
Second year undergraduate Nazanin Setayeshpour dissecting a fruit fly brain in the lab of Jay Hirsh.

Awarded Seed Funding

Seed funding awards previously granted by the Brain Institute.