The HBI Postdoc Pioneers Grant Program, launched in 2022, supports Harvard University postdocs who take on new or risky projects and serves as pioneers for their labs. Specifically, it offers $50,000 fellowships to mid- to late-stage postdocs who are conducting basic neuroscience research in areas outside of their lab’s established focus.

Postdocs who are conducting basic neuroscience research in labs at Harvard University (FAS or HMS Quad Basic Science Departments) and will have completed at least two years of study in their current lab by January 2, 2026 are invited to apply. Note that each lab may nominate only one postdoc per application cycle.

Letters of intent are due October 15th. Click here for full eligibility requirements and to download the RFA.

Please send any questions to HBI_Grants@harvard.edu.