Best Neuroscience Grants in Alaska

U.S.-based research institutions and principal investigators with fully equipped labs conducting basic neuroscience or related life science research can apply for the Mathers Charitable Foundation’s grants, including projects in Alaska. Funding supports bold, foundational work in areas like neuroscience, genetics, stem cells, immunology, and microbiology with strong potential to transform human health.

Early-career, tenure-track neuroscience faculty at degree-granting institutions in Alaska and across the U.S. or Canada can receive Sloan Research Fellowships to support fundamental research. Focused on advancing fields like neuroscience, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation provides US $75,000 over two years for research expenses such as staffing, travel, lab costs, equipment, or summer salary.

The Career Awards for Medical Scientists (CAMS), established by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, offers $700,000 over five years to support early career physician scientists transitioning to independence in academic biomedical research. This highly competitive program aims to enhance research innovation and public service by fostering a diverse scientific workforce. Proposals in basic biomedical, disease-oriented, or translational research, particularly those incorporating artificial intelligence or addressing climate change and human health, are encouraged.

Hospitals, universities, patient groups, and other U.S. 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(6) organizations in Alaska can seek funding for neuroscience-related healthcare donations, education, and research. The Amgen Foundation supports non-accredited scientific meetings, fellowships, patient education, and other charitable programs within its neuroscience and broader biomedical areas of interest.

Independent faculty investigators at U.S. nonprofit research institutions conducting neuroscience and brain disorder research can apply for the McKnight Neurobiology of Brain Disorders Award, with up to US $300,000 over three years for research costs. Grants from The McKnight Foundation help Alaska neuroscience researchers studying neurological or psychiatric disease mechanisms, including environmental contributions, advance toward potential therapies.

Neuroscience researchers at U.S. not-for-profit institutions can receive US $225,000 over three years to advance basic research on learning and memory disorders. Focused on early-career independent investigators, the McKnight Foundation invites projects whose fundamental discoveries could quickly impact clinically relevant neuroscience, which may benefit Alaska-based faculty meeting these criteria.

Academic and research institutions conducting basic social psychology research, including social and affective neuroscience, can apply for support in Alaska and nationwide. With a mission to promote scientific progress, the National Science Foundation provides funding for theoretically grounded, empirically validated projects that deepen understanding of human social behavior and demonstrate strong broader societal impacts.

Neuroscience researchers in Alaska working on neurodegenerative diseases can receive US $750,000 to advance innovative brain research through the MIND Prize. The Pershing Square Foundation funds early-to-mid-career investigators pursuing bold, interdisciplinary projects in areas such as neurobiology, brain imaging, machine learning, drug delivery, and synthetic biology to transform understanding and treatment of conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia.

The Therapeutic Giving program by Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine focuses on enhancing patient access to treatment in cardiovascular and metabolism areas. Nonprofit organizations classified as 501(c)(3) are eligible to apply for funding. The program emphasizes innovative initiatives that address healthcare disparities and improve patient outcomes through education, advocacy, and support services. Applications are evaluated based on design, capacity, and potential impact, with a preference for programs over event-based funding.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Alaska working on immunology-related patient programs can access funding via Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine to improve access to treatment and services. Grants support early intervention, disease awareness, caregiver support, workforce training, and efforts to address health disparities for conditions like Crohn’s disease, psoriasis, arthritis, and ulcerative colitis.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Alaska improving oncology care can apply for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine’s Therapeutic Giving: Oncology funding to support patient access, education, and services. Programs addressing cancer-related disparities, caregiver support, and linkages to care in disease areas like leukemia, lung cancer, and multiple myeloma may be eligible.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running neuroscience programs in Alaska can apply for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine’s Therapeutic Giving support to improve access to treatment and services. Grants from Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine help advance health equity, recovery-focused care, early intervention, crisis response, and anti-stigma efforts for Alzheimer’s, depression, schizophrenia, and related mental health conditions.

U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits running neuroscience programs such as Alzheimer’s, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder initiatives can apply for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine’s Therapeutic Giving support. Funding focuses on recovery, early intervention, crisis response, access to care, and reducing mental health disparities, which may benefit Alaska-based neuroscience organizations.

Early-career neuroscience researchers at U.S. medical schools, academic hospitals, or research institutes, including those in Alaska, can apply for the Warren Alpert Foundation’s Distinguished Scholars Award to support basic or clinical neuroscience research. Eligible scholars must hold an MD and/or PhD, be 3–6 years into postdoctoral training, and be institutionally nominated.

The Pew Biomedical Scholars Program offers significant funding of $300,000 over four years to support early-career researchers in biomedical sciences. The program encourages innovative and impactful research that contributes to human health, requiring nomination from one of the 212 participating institutions. Candidates must hold a doctorate, run an independent lab as an assistant professor, and demonstrate exceptional promise. This program fosters collaboration and annual meetings for scholars to present their findings.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on neuroscience and brain health initiatives in Alaska can seek charitable donations supporting humanitarian, healthcare, education, and community programs. Focused on neurological and psychiatric disorders, rare brain diseases, and related mental health needs, Lundbeck US Charitable Fund may support projects benefiting at-risk communities, including military and veteran populations.

Grants from Lundbeck US Charitable Fund help Alaska organizations host neuroscience and brain health education or awareness events. Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits and for-profit entities may request sponsorship for walks, community education, or conferences that address neurological or psychiatric disorders, rare brain diseases, or related mental health needs, while providing appropriate sponsor benefits to Lundbeck.