A NARSAD grant is one of the highest distinctions in the field of brain disorder research. Many investigators go on to receive larger federal and private grants based on their NARSAD projects.

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• Young Investigator Award:
This award supports scientists at the advanced post-doctoral or assistant professor (or equivalent) level. Awards are up to $30,000/year, for one or two years (maximum of $60,000).

How to Apply: The 2010 Young Investigator Awards application submission has been rescheduled to November. Updated information will be posted on the web as soon as it becomes available. Thank you for your patience.

View the Young Investigator Award Guidelines

• Independent Investigator Award:
This award supports scientists at the associate professor (or equivalent) level. Awards are up to $50,000/year, for two years (maximum of $100,000).

How to Apply: The deadline for the 2009 Independent Investigator Award has passed. Electronic applications for the 2010 Independent Investigator award will be accepted in February 2010, with a March 1, 2010 deadline.

View the Independent Investigator Award Guidelines

• Distinguished Investigator Award:
This award supports scientists at the full professor (or equivalent) level. Awards are up to $100,000 for one year.

How to Apply: Electronic applications for the 2010 Distinguished Investigator Award were due on May 15, 2009. Electronic applications for the 2011 Distinguished Investigator Award will be accepted in April, 2010, with a May 15, 2010 deadline.

View the Distinguished Investigator Award Guidelines