Best Neuroscience Grants in New Hampshire

U.S.-based research institutions and principal investigators with fully equipped labs conducting basic neuroscience or related life-science research may be eligible for funding, including projects based in New Hampshire. The G. Harold & Leila Y. Mathers Charitable Foundation supports bold, collaborative work with translational potential in areas like neuroscience, genetics, stem cells, microbiology, and immunology.

Early-career, tenure-track neuroscience faculty at degree-granting institutions in the U.S. or Canada can receive two-year Sloan Research Fellowships supporting fundamental research. Focused on advancing fields like neuroscience in New Hampshire and beyond, the Alfred P Sloan Foundation provides US $75,000 flexible funding for staffing, travel, lab expenses, 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 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6), or not-for-profit organizations in New Hampshire can seek funding for neuroscience and related biomedical education, research, and public education projects. The Amgen Foundation provides U.S. healthcare donations supporting areas like neuroscience, hematology/oncology, cardiovascular disease, epidemiology, and other science and medical fields.

Faculty-level independent investigators at U.S. nonprofit research institutions can seek funding for neuroscience projects exploring the biological mechanisms of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Grants from McKnight Foundation help New Hampshire neuroscience researchers with up to US $300,000 over three years for innovative, cross-disciplinary studies, including environmental contributions to brain disorders and potential therapeutic pathways.

Focused on early-career neuroscience research, this program invites New Hampshire investigators at U.S. not-for-profit research institutions to pursue work on learning and memory disorders. Eligible assistant professors with under four years in rank can receive US $225,000 over three years to build their independent labs and advance clinically relevant basic science.

Academic and research institutions conducting basic social psychology and social neuroscience research, including work relevant to neuroscience, can apply for support in New Hampshire and nationwide. With a mission to promote the progress of science, the National Science Foundation provides funding for theoretically grounded, empirically based projects with strong intellectual merit and clear broader societal impacts.

Neuroscience researchers in New Hampshire seeking support for work on neurodegenerative diseases can apply for the MIND Prize, which funds innovative brain research projects. The Pershing Square Foundation awards US $750,000 over three years for early-to-mid-career investigators advancing tools, technologies, and therapeutic approaches for conditions like Alzheimer’s disease 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.

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine provides New Hampshire 501(c)(3) health nonprofits with support for immunology programs that expand patient access, advance health equity, and strengthen frontline workforces. Organizations addressing conditions like Crohn’s disease, psoriasis, arthritis, or ulcerative colitis through education, early intervention, caregiver support, or direct services may be eligible and can apply January through October 15.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running oncology-related programs in New Hampshire can apply for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine’s Therapeutic Giving: Oncology funding to support patient services, education, and access to care. Programs that address cancer care disparities, empower patients and caregivers, and strengthen frontline health workforces may be especially competitive.

New Hampshire 501(c)(3) nonprofits running neuroscience and mental health programs can seek funding to improve patient access, advance health equity, and strengthen frontline health workforces. Grants from Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine support initiatives in Alzheimer’s, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, and related areas, including recovery-focused care, early intervention, crisis response, stigma reduction, and justice-involved mental health programs across the U.S.

U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits running neuroscience programs, including those serving New Hampshire, can apply for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine’s Therapeutic Giving support to improve patient access, health equity, and frontline workforces. Funding focuses on Alzheimer’s, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, and related recovery, early intervention, crisis, anti-stigma, and criminal-justice–related mental health initiatives.

Neuroscience researchers at U.S. medical schools, academic hospitals, or research institutes can apply for the Warren Alpert Foundation’s Distinguished Scholars Award to support basic or clinical neuroscience research. Eligible New Hampshire institutions may nominate one MD or PhD postdoctoral scholar (3–6 years postdoc) through their dean or senior research leader.

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.

Focused on brain health and neuroscience, Lundbeck Us Charitable Fund invites New Hampshire 501(c)(3) organizations to seek charitable donations for humanitarian, healthcare-related, and science education programs. Nonprofits working on neurological or psychiatric disorders, rare brain diseases, or related mental health support initiatives may be eligible for financial or in-kind support.

Neuroscience and brain health organizations hosting educational or awareness events in New Hampshire may be eligible for sponsorship funding that includes mutual benefits like exhibits or advertising. Grants from Lundbeck US Charitable Fund help support events focused on neurological and psychiatric disorders, rare brain diseases, and community brain health initiatives across the U.S., including New Hampshire.