2027 McKnight Scholar Awards
About This Grant
Applications for both the 2027 Neurobiology of Brain Disorders Awards and Scholar Awards open August 3, 2026, and will be accepted through October 15 and November 3, 2026, respectively.
Amount: $75,000 per year for three years
Eligibility: Early-career neuroscientists establishing independent laboratories; faculty are eligible during their first five years in a full-time faculty position.
Grant Summary
2027 McKnight Scholar Awards is a The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience grant providing funding that varies by award. Applications are due 2026-11-03 (closing today). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- Early-career neuroscientists establishing independent laboratories; faculty are eligible during their first five years in a full-time faculty position.
How to Apply
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2026-11-03
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for 2027 McKnight Scholar Awards from The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience before the deadline.
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2027 McKnight Scholar Awards: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the 2027 McKnight Scholar Awards?
2027 McKnight Scholar Awards is offered by The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience, and its eligibility is set by the funder's own terms, which read: "Early-career neuroscientists establishing independent laboratories; faculty are eligible during their first five years in a full-time faculty position." It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Check the full eligibility section of the funder's notice before applying.
How much funding does the 2027 McKnight Scholar Awards provide?
The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience does not publish a set award amount for 2027 McKnight Scholar Awards, so award sizes vary. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs, and confirm the expected range with the funder.
When is the 2027 McKnight Scholar Awards deadline?
Applications for 2027 McKnight Scholar Awards are due 2026-11-03 (closing today). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the 2027 McKnight Scholar Awards?
To apply for 2027 McKnight Scholar Awards, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience.