Best Neuroscience Grants in American Samoa

U.S.-based research institutions and principal investigators with fully equipped labs can apply for the Mathers Charitable Foundation’s basic science grants supporting neuroscience and related life science fields. Projects in areas like neuroscience, genetics, stem cells, immunology, or microbiome research may be eligible, including work connected to programs serving American Samoa.

Early-career, tenure-track neuroscience faculty at degree-granting institutions in the U.S. or Canada can receive US $75,000 over two years to advance fundamental research. Focused on early-stage scientific leadership, the Alfred P Sloan Foundation supports work that may benefit neuroscience researchers serving students and collaborators in American Samoa.

The Career Awards for Medical Scientists (CAMS), established by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, offers $700,000 over five years to support early career physician scientists transitioning to independence in academic biomedical research. This highly competitive program aims to enhance research innovation and public service by fostering a diverse scientific workforce. Proposals in basic biomedical, disease-oriented, or translational research, particularly those incorporating artificial intelligence or addressing climate change and human health, are encouraged.

American Samoa neuroscience and broader health-focused nonprofits can access funding through Amgen Foundation to support science, technology, medicine, healthcare, or education initiatives. Eligible hospitals, universities, patient groups, and other tax-exempt organizations may request donations for fellowships, patient education, scholarships, or non-accredited medical and scientific meetings in areas such as neuroscience and related biomedical fields.

Independent faculty investigators at U.S. nonprofit research institutions conducting neuroscience studies on brain and behavioral disorders can receive funding for mechanistic and environmental research. The McKnight Foundation’s Endowment Fund for Neuroscience offers up to US $300,000 over three years for innovative, collaborative projects, which may benefit neuroscience researchers serving communities, including those in American Samoa.

Early-career neuroscience faculty at U.S. nonprofit research institutions can receive US $225,000 over three years to advance work on learning and memory disorders. Grants from the McKnight Foundation help investigators develop independent research programs with funds for salaries, equipment, supplies, and related costs, which may benefit neuroscience researchers connected to American Samoa institutions.

Researchers and research institutions in American Samoa working on basic social psychology and social neuroscience can apply for support through the National Science Foundation’s Social Psychology Program. NSF provides funding for theoretically grounded, empirically based studies of human social behavior, including social cognition, group dynamics, emotions, and related topics with strong intellectual merit and broader societal impacts.

With a mission to support innovative neuroscience research, Pershing Square Foundation provides American Samoa investigators and institutions with US $750,000 for cutting-edge neurodegenerative disease projects. Early- to mid-career researchers studying areas like brain imaging, neurobiology, or novel therapeutic approaches to Alzheimer’s, dementia, and related disorders may be eligible for this multi-year MIND Prize funding.

The Therapeutic Giving program by Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine focuses on enhancing patient access to treatment in cardiovascular and metabolism areas. Nonprofit organizations classified as 501(c)(3) are eligible to apply for funding. The program emphasizes innovative initiatives that address healthcare disparities and improve patient outcomes through education, advocacy, and support services. Applications are evaluated based on design, capacity, and potential impact, with a preference for programs over event-based funding.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running immunology-related programs can seek funding to improve patient access, advance health equity, and strengthen frontline health workforces. Grants from Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine help American Samoa and other U.S. communities support disease awareness, early intervention, caregiver support, and direct services for conditions like Crohn’s disease, psoriasis, arthritis, and ulcerative colitis.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving oncology care and support services can seek funding to enhance patient access, education, and health equity, including in American Samoa. Grants from Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine help programs addressing cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, lung, prostate, and multiple myeloma through patient education, caregiver support, outreach, and linkage-to-care initiatives.

American Samoa neuroscience and mental health nonprofits can access funding through Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine to support programs improving access to care, recovery, and health equity in Alzheimer’s, depression, schizophrenia, and related conditions. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations may propose early intervention, crisis response, stigma reduction, or criminal justice–related initiatives with measurable outcomes, with preference for programmatic over event-based requests.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running neuroscience and mental health programs, including those in American Samoa, can seek support for initiatives that improve patient access, advance health equity, and strengthen frontline health workforces. Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine funds efforts in areas like Alzheimer’s, depression, schizophrenia, crisis intervention, and stigma reduction with measurable health system outcomes.

Early-career neuroscience researchers at U.S. medical schools, academic hospitals, or research institutes can apply for the Warren Alpert Foundation’s Distinguished Scholars Award, via institutional nomination. Eligible MD and/or PhD postdocs with 3–6 years of fellowship may receive support; institutions in American Samoa may nominate one candidate.

The Pew Biomedical Scholars Program offers significant funding of $300,000 over four years to support early-career researchers in biomedical sciences. The program encourages innovative and impactful research that contributes to human health, requiring nomination from one of the 212 participating institutions. Candidates must hold a doctorate, run an independent lab as an assistant professor, and demonstrate exceptional promise. This program fosters collaboration and annual meetings for scholars to present their findings.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations advancing brain health through humanitarian, healthcare-related, or educational programs in the U.S., including American Samoa, can seek charitable donations to support their work. With a mission to improve brain health, Lundbeck US Charitable Fund provides funding for neurological and psychiatric disorders, rare brain diseases, and aligned community initiatives.

Nonprofit or for-profit organizations hosting neuroscience or brain health education and awareness events can apply for sponsorship support, including those serving American Samoa. Lundbeck US Charitable Fund backs activities like walks, community education, or conferences when missions align with neurological and psychiatric disorders, rare brain diseases, or broader brain health priorities and offer sponsor benefits.