The Brain Aneurysm Foundation invites applications for basic scientific research directed at early detection, improved treatment modalities, and technological advances that will ultimately improve outcomes for patients with brain aneurysms, as well as projects that are translational, clinical/outcome, early detection, imaging, and SAH/SAH complications focused, as well as AI-focused projects. Any project with the potential to advance basic scientific, translational, and clinical brain aneurysm research will be considered.

Our goal is to have a diverse pool of candidates that reflect the prevalence of the disease across all backgrounds and its impact on individuals globally.

Grants will be awarded this year in varying amounts ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 each. Funds may be used for start-up projects or supplementary funding. Funds will not be granted for indirect costs. Salaries, including graduate student or postdoctoral fellows, may be requested at the principal investigator’s discretion.

Grant awards will be presented at the Brain Aneurysm Foundation’s 20th Annual Research Grant Awards Dinner which will take place in Louisville, KY on September 17, 2026, at Hotel Bourre Bonne. Grant awardees or an appropriate representative must be present to receive the award and present a poster of the research during the opening reception. There will be scientific sessions held on the mornings of September 16th and 17th, where all current and past year recipients must attend as a collaborative information session.

Please contact Christine Buckley at (781) 826-5556 or email christine@bafound.org with any questions or concerns.

Application is available February 1, 2026 – May 4, 2026

To see a sample of the grant requirements prior to applying, please click here.