IBRO Parenthood Grant 2026 for Early-career Researchers

The IBRO Parenthood Grant 2026 provides funds to support early-career researchers who are approaching parental leave, helping them maintain continuity in their scientific projects. Grants can cover research-related expenses, travel, and child-care costs to attend conferences, as well as grant writing or consultation services. The grant is awarded through regional committees and amounts vary by region.

Financial support to cover research expenses, travel for conferences, and child-care or related services; potential support for grant-writing and consulting.

Applicants should be early-career principal investigators (maximum 7 years in this role) who have at least one published, peer-reviewed paper as corresponding author, and who are pregnant, have recently given birth, or are close to adoption.

Submit an application via the IBRO grant portal, including applicant details, CV, research proposal, budget, and confirmations of pregnancy, birth, or adoption.