Best Neuroscience Grants in Puerto Rico

Research institutions and principal investigators with fully equipped labs conducting basic neuroscience and related life science research can apply for grants from the Mathers Charitable Foundation; awards support transformative basic science with translational potential. U.S.-based institutions, including those collaborating with Puerto Rico organizations, may be eligible if they directly support their own investigators.

Early-career, tenure-track neuroscience faculty at degree-granting institutions in Puerto Rico and across the U.S. and Canada can receive Sloan Research Fellowships to support fundamental research. Focused on advancing fields like neuroscience, the Alfred P Sloan Foundation provides two-year, US $75,000 flexible awards for research expenses, including 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.

Puerto Rico neuroscience and healthcare-focused nonprofits, hospitals, universities, and other 501(c)(3), (c)(4), or (c)(6) organizations can access funding for scientific, medical, and educational initiatives. Amgen Foundation supports U.S. healthcare donations for activities like fellowships, patient education, scholarships, and non-accredited scientific meetings in areas including neuroscience, epidemiology, and related biomedical research and education.

Independent faculty investigators at U.S. nonprofit research institutions conducting neuroscience and brain disorder research, including work relevant to Puerto Rico, can apply for the McKnight Neurobiology of Brain Disorders Award. The McKnight Foundation provides up to US $300,000 over three years for innovative, collaborative studies on neurological and psychiatric disease mechanisms and potential therapies.

Grants from The McKnight Foundation help Puerto Rico neuroscience researchers at U.S. not-for-profit institutions fund early-career work on learning and memory disorders. Eligible assistant professors with under four years in rank can receive US $225,000 over three years for salaries, equipment, supplies, and other direct research costs, excluding indirect costs.

With a mission to back innovative leaders, the Pershing Square Foundation provides Puerto Rico neuroscience researchers with the MIND Prize, offering US $750,000 for cutting-edge neurodegenerative disease research. Early-to-mid-career investigators studying areas like neurobiology, brain imaging, machine learning, or Alzheimer’s and dementia therapies may be eligible to apply.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on cardiovascular and metabolic health in Puerto Rico can apply for funding to improve patient access, advance health equity, and strengthen frontline health workforces. Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine supports education, caregiver support, advocacy, and disparity-reduction programs, which may benefit neuroscience-related initiatives that intersect with stroke prevention and vascular protection.

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 running immunology-related programs can seek funding to improve patient access, advance health equity, and strengthen frontline health workforces, including work in Puerto Rico. Grants from Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine support disease awareness, caregiver support, early intervention, and services for conditions like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, psoriasis, arthritis, and related immune system diseases.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running oncology-related patient support or access-to-care programs can access funding through Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine to serve communities in Puerto Rico and nationwide. Grants may support patient and caregiver education, direct services, transportation and lodging, workforce training, and efforts to reduce cancer care disparities in areas like leukemia, lymphoma, lung, prostate, and other listed cancers.

Puerto Rico neuroscience and mental health nonprofits can access funding through Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine for programs improving access to care, advancing health equity, and strengthening frontline health workforces. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations may propose initiatives in areas like Alzheimer’s disease, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, crisis intervention, stigma reduction, or criminal justice-related mental health education.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running neuroscience and mental health programs can seek support to improve patient access, equity, and frontline care in Puerto Rico and nationwide. Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine supports initiatives in areas like Alzheimer’s, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, crisis intervention, and stigma reduction, prioritizing innovative programs with measurable outcomes over event-based requests.

The Klingenstein-Simons Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience support early-career investigators conducting basic or clinical research focused on neurological and psychiatric disorders. Awardees receive $150,000 annually for three years, aimed at fostering innovative research that contributes to understanding and treating these disorders. The fellowship encourages applications from underrepresented groups and prioritizes candidates with promising scientific careers who may not have received substantial prior funding, promoting collaboration and mentorship in the neuroscience community.

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 brain health, including neuroscience and mental health initiatives, can seek charitable donations to support humanitarian, healthcare-related, or educational programs. With a mission to advance brain health, Lundbeck US Charitable Fund provides U.S. nonprofits, including those serving Puerto Rico, with funding for community programs aligned with neurological and psychiatric disease priorities.

Nonprofit or for-profit organizations hosting neuroscience or brain health education and awareness events in Puerto Rico can apply for sponsorship support from the Lundbeck US Charitable Fund. Eligible activities include walks, community education events, or conferences that align with neurological and psychiatric disease focus areas and offer sponsor benefits such as exhibits, advertising, or branding.