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International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) is currently accepting applications for its Exchange Fellowship Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Exchange Fellowships for neuroscience international internships are designed to cover travel and local expenses throughout the exchange period. Priority will be given to applicants from less developed and under-funded countries, in combination with efforts to ensure both gender and regional diversity.
Africa: Exchange must be at least 3 months; maximum grant $6,000 USD; must use alongside host matching funds
Asia-Pacific – Short Exchange + Scientific Meeting: Minimum 2 weeks, maximum 4 months; grant up to $2,500 USD
Asia-Pacific – Classic Exchange: Duration 4–6 months; grant up to $8,000 USD
Latin America: Exchange must be at least 4 months; grant up to $7,500 USD; host matching funds encouraged
US/Canada: Exchange must be at least 4 months; grant up to $8,000 USD; host matching funds encouraged
PhD neuroscience students or early-career postdoctoral fellows (within five years of starting postdoc)
Must reside in one of the eligible regions: Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Africa, or US/Canada
Applicants from Europe must apply through the FENS/IBRO-PERC program
Exchanges must occur in a different country than the home laboratory
Host laboratories are required to provide matching funds
Applicants must submit via the IBRO Grants Portal:
Online application form with personal details, grant history, research proposal, exchange details, motivation and impact statement, and budget
Official host acceptance letter
At least one reference letter (managed through portal)
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Apply for IBRO Exchange Fellowship Program
