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Research & Submission Opportunities
ABC feels it is important for scientists to know about the various funding and abstract submission opportunities available to them, particularly from alternate funding resources.
The 21st Century Cures Act included a section that will create a new funding opportunity for research that could create innovative and immediate advances in treatment for a disease or condition. Read about this EUREKA prize program.
An astrocyte, labeled with GFAP (red), focal adhesion kinase (FAK;green), and nuclear stain to-pro (blue). By DesignNeurorocker via Wikimedia Commons
Yeast cells are observed by fluorescence microscopy as part of a preventative health project on Alzheimer's disease. CSIRO via Wikimedia Commons
Abstract Submission & Request for Project
Proposal Opportunities
Apply to Present at the BIG Summit Company Presentations at the BIO Investment & Growth (BIG) Summit give you the opportunity to share your latest R&D progress, business strategy, and investment needs directly with prospective investors and partners in a dedicated presentation suite. These sessions are designed to increase visibility, spark follow-up conversations, and support partnership and capital formation goals.
Deadline Extended: June 21!
Submit your symposium proposal for the 2026 NIH BRAIN Initiative Conference and showcase how science is Inventing the Future.
4 research tracks
Due June 21, 11:59 PM ET
Apply now: https://bit.ly/3RNhQtM
ICAR 2026 Abstract Submissions are Open
Abstract title should be a maximum of 150 characters (including spaces).
All authors must be listed, and one author noted as the presenting author.
Each author’s title and institution should be noted.
Abstract text must be limited to 300 words and should include the following paragraphs: Background and objectives, Methods, Results, Discussion and Conclusion.
Travel bursaries are available for junior investigators including students, postdocs of 5 or fewer years (accounting for career disruptions), medical residents or fellows and working in a mentored environment. To apply for a travel bursary, submit:
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Your CV (one page, include your research interest and list up to 5 most relevant publications)
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Very brief statement (200-word limit) outlining your motivation for attending the conference and emphasizing alignment with your research and professional development
To be eligible for a bursary, your abstract must be selected for a poster or oral presentation, and you must be the presenting author.
Abstract Submission Deadline (11:59 pm ET) – June 1, 2026
Abstract Acceptance Announced – August 1, 2026
Get creative with brain science! 🧠✨
The 2026 BRAIN Initiative Conference Photo & Video Contest is now open. Share your most compelling visuals—from scientific images to artistic interpretations—and help showcase the power of neuroscience.
🗓 Submit by July 2, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)
🏆 Finalists will be featured for public voting July 20–August 2
Funding for Maternal Mental Health Research: Specific Applications Now Open: Multiple Deadlines
The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) has announced anticipated funding opportunities for Fiscal Year 2026, including funding for maternal mental health research within the Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP). The goal of this program is to transform healthcare through innovative and impactful research. Specific applications with submission deadlines are now open.
Nominations are now open for Research!America’s 2027 Advocacy Awards! Award criteria, categories, and benefactors can be found here. The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, July 17, 2026.
The Stark Summer Science Symposium is set for July 29-30 at University Tower and Hine Hall. The annual symposium, hosted by Stark Neurosciences Research Institute, provides a platform for undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral trainees to present research, exchange ideas and network with one another. This year's symposium is scheduled for Wednesday to Thursday, July 29-30 at University Tower and Hine Hall on the IU Indianapolis campus.
Register for the symposium by Monday, July 27. Submit abstracts by Tuesday, June 23.
The National Aphasia Association is pleased to announce that the 2026–2027 NAA Research Grant application cycle is now open. This year, we are offering three $10,000 research grants to support innovative work that improves the lives of people living with aphasia:
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Barbara Martin Aphasia Research Grants (2): Supporting research across the spectrum of aphasia, including rehabilitation, communication access, and quality of life
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Outdrive Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Research Grant (1): Focused on advancing understanding, care, and support for individuals living with PPA and their families
Learn more and apply: https://aphasia.org/research-grant-program/
The National Aphasia Association is pleased to announce that the 2026–2027 NAA Research Grant application cycle is now open. This year, we are offering three $10,000 research grants to support innovative work that improves the lives of people living with aphasia:
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Barbara Martin Aphasia Research Grants (2): Supporting research across the spectrum of aphasia, including rehabilitation, communication access, and quality of life
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Outdrive Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Research Grant (1): Focused on advancing understanding, care, and support for individuals living with PPA and their families
Learn more and apply: https://aphasia.org/research-grant-program/
Funding Opportunity:
The Alzheimer's Association is pleased to announce the following Part the Cloud (PTC) Programs are now open. View full eligibility guidelines and learn more about each grant.
Submit an abstract for presentation (in person, virtually, or both) at Neuroscience 2026. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to share your findings, gain valuable feedback on your work, and be a part of a conference with thousands of other scientists. Abstract submission will be open May 27–June 10, 5 p.m. EDT. Begin preparing by visiting the call for abstracts or one of the below quick links.
The American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology (ASCP) is proud to announce the launch of the 2026 New Investigator Award (NIA) Program. This prestigious program recognizes and supports the next generation of clinical investigators in psychiatry and psychopharmacology. Learn more.
Call for Submissions–Be Included in the Next Issue of ADAA’s Journal of Mood and Anxiety Disorders®. Submit your article.
Below, provided by the International Bipolar Foundation, is a list of research studies related to bipolar disorder for which you may be eligible to contribute by participating. Each research opportunity is an example of the hope, support, and dedication to ensuring those with bipolar disorder lead a successful, full, and healthy life. Click the link below to learn more about each study.
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The Tipping Point Study: Early Detection of Bipolar Mood Episodes
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Physical Exercise for Cognitive Rehabilitation of Patients With Bipolar Affective Disorder
A Clinical Trial named Felix Physiology Study is currently being conducted in Fasikl’s office in Bloomington, MN. The devices used in this study are investigational products that have not yet been approved for sale in the US. This study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB), recruiting a total of 50 patients. The sponsor will provide investigational products and pay related test fees. If you are interested in this clinical trial or would like to know more information, please contact: patrick.prigge@fasikl.com
The National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) is excited to announce that applications for their 2026 research grants opened June 16th! We encourage you to apply and be a part of their mission to accelerate the development of treatments and a cure for Ataxia. In 2025, NAF funded 18 research grants totaling $730,000, thanks to the generosity of our community—and we’re not stopping there. View Grant Opportunities.
You are invited to participate in the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology (ASCP) to be held at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel on May 26 – 29, 2026, by submitting a proposal and attending the meeting. The committee welcomes submissions from the U.S. as well as international proposals, and this year the committee strongly encourages the composition of panels and workshops that include women, under-represented minorities and early career scientists and clinicians. Submissions are open! Learn more.
The Stark Summer Science Symposium is set for July 29-30 at University Tower and Hine Hall. The annual symposium, hosted by Stark Neurosciences Research Institute, provides a platform for undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral trainees to present research, exchange ideas and network with one another. This year's symposium is scheduled for Wednesday to Thursday, July 29-30 at University Tower and Hine Hall on the IU Indianapolis campus. Register for the symposium by Monday, July 27. Submit abstracts by Tuesday, June 23.
The Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) published the Request for Project Proposals (RPP) MTEC-25-08-PTSD prediction on the MTEC website and a notice will be posted on http://www.sam.gov/ to notify interested parties. This Request for Project Proposals will seek to utilize a robust prediction algorithm prototype to detect a risk for PTSD within the U.S Navy. The prototype model should leverage existing data sources (e.g., Defense Manpower Data Center, Military Health System Data Repository, Defense Organizational Climate Survey), incorporate cutting-edge machine learning/artificial intelligence techniques, and prioritize ethical considerations. The goal is to provide the Navy with a deployable data-driven capability to proactively identify at-risk Sailors, facilitate timely interventions, and mitigate the impact of PTSD on individual Sailors and the Fleet.
The National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA) has announced a call for nominations for the Robert L. Moody Prize for Distinguished Initiatives in Brain Injury (Moody Prize). The award recognizes individuals whose visionary leadership and outstanding contributions have advanced brain injury research, rehabilitation, services, and policy, significantly improving the lives of those affected. The Moody Prize will be presented at a special celebratory event in September 2026, with additional details to be shared soon. Learn more.
Title: Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Promoting Data Reuse for Health Research [NOT-OD-24-096]
Agency/Organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Expiration: Nov 4, 2026
Link: https://bit.ly/4aQ34pN
Promote your research and enhance your profile through ADAA's official Journal. Submit today, and if accepted, your article will be made freely available, and your cutting-edge research can be easily discoverable worldwide.
Center for Brain Health is recruiting for an online research study that engages individuals with Alzheimer’s or other dementia AND a care partner. Through video training, testimonials and discussions, participants focus on a strength-based approach to promoting brain health after a diagnosis. Learn how to participate.
The American Psychological Association (APA) is currently accepting nominations through its centralized portal Welcome | APA Board Nominations, for practitioners, researchers, and patient/community members with lived experiences to serve on a panel that will update APA’s (2019) Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Depression Across Three Age Cohorts (apa.org). APA membership is not required to serve on the panel.
The National Ataxia Foundation is in need of research participants for their Further Development and Validation of the Cerebellar Neuropsychiatric Rating Scale (CNRS) study. Learn more.
Research & Other Funding Opportunities
We have created a list of resources from the National Institutes of Health, patient advocacy groups, and professional organizations, whose websites provide additional information.