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Ben Barres Early Career Acceleration Awards
Funding for early career neurodegeneration researchers
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,200,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 9, 2023
- Closing date : June 13, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $1.2 million over four years for early career researchers in neurodegeneration and fundamental neuroscience. It supports bold, innovative, and rigorous research, including tool and resource development for the neuroscience community.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,200,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 9, 2023
- Closing date : June 13, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Basic and mechanistic research on neurodegeneration.
- Fundamental neuroscience research with relevance to neurodegenerative disease.
- Development of tools, resources, and analytical approaches for the field.
- Open science collaboration within the Neurodegeneration Challenge Network.
Documents Needed
- Institutional Approval Form
- Biosketch
- Research Statement or Program Proposal
- Professional References
- Budget Description
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Academic institutions.
- Non-profit organizations.
- Government institutions and eligible federal agencies.
- Hospitals and laboratories.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations.
- Meta employees and employees of Meta subsidiaries.
- Employees of Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, LLC.
- Current NDCN grantees.
Eligible expenses
- Research personnel and project costs.
- Supplies, equipment, and other direct research expenses.
- Subcontracts.
- Indirect costs up to 15% of direct costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel to the United States for international grantees.
- Capital equipment for indirect cost charging.
- Subcontracts for indirect cost charging beyond the stated limit.
- For-profit organizations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Applicants from any country.
- Domestic and foreign organizations.
Processing and Agreement
- LOI is reviewed first, and finalists are invited to submit a full application.
- Shortlisted applicants take part in virtual interviews.
- Final decisions are made by CZI staff with scientific advisors after review.
- Selected projects receive an award notification and must comply with the stated grant terms.
- Financial statements and progress reports are due at the end of each grant year, and sometimes more often.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted in two stages: LOI first, then invited full application.
- Up to 10 awards will be made based on scientific merit.
- No feedback is provided for unfunded proposals.
- Funds are intended to support research activities and are awarded to institutions, not individuals.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ben Barres Early Career Acceleration Awards Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ben Barres Early Career Acceleration Awards. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Ben Barres Early Career Acceleration Awards?
This program provides up to $1.2 million over four years for early career researchers in neurodegeneration and fundamental neuroscience. It supports bold, innovative, and rigorous research, including tool and resource development for the neuroscience community.
How much funding can be received?
Ben Barres Early Career Acceleration Awards Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,200,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 13, 2023.
Who is eligible for the Ben Barres Early Career Acceleration Awards program?
To be eligible for the Ben Barres Early Career Acceleration Awards program, you must:
Early career independent investigator.
Must apply through an eligible institution.
Institutional approval is required.
What expenses are eligible under Ben Barres Early Career Acceleration Awards?
Basic and mechanistic research on neurodegeneration.
Fundamental neuroscience research with relevance to neurodegenerative disease.
Development of tools, resources, and analytical approaches for the field.
Open science collaboration within the Neurodegeneration Challenge Network.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ben Barres Early Career Acceleration Awards?
You can contact Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) by email at sciencegrants@chanzuckerberg.com or by phone at none.
Where is the Ben Barres Early Career Acceleration Awards available?
The Ben Barres Early Career Acceleration Awards program is available across Canada.