The objective of the IBRO Return Home Program is to enable young researchers from less developed countries, who have studied neuroscience in advanced research centers, to return home to continue an internationally valid scientific activity in brain research.

Three profiles of scientists will be the main target of the IBRO Return Home Program:

  • Postdoctoral fellows who have finished research training in neurosciences (including clinical research) in a center of excellence of a developed country.
  • Research students who have been trained in a Center of Excellence in Brain Research (CEBR).
  • Scientists who are developing a successful basic/clinical research career in a developed country and wish to return to their country of origin or to a less developed country for personal or cultural reasons.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • At least one letter of reference (two are expected) and a Return Home Acceptance Letter are required in order to be considered for this grant.

Grant amount: Up to 20,000 euros


Application Deadline: 10th September, 2021 (5:00 p.m. C.E.T.)

Please note: Qualified candidates will not yet have returned to the laboratory where he/she is applying for the fellowship at the time the application is submitted.

Application Deadline: 10th September 2021 (5:00 p.m. C.E.T.)

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