Design, conduct, support, and oversee cutting-edge neuroscientific research studies worldwide

Take the lead in the application and development of brain mapping, nanotechnology, and other groundbreaking expertise to further advance diagnostic and intervention capabilities within the neurosciences

Develop multi-center international collaborations and grant opportunities

Institute multi-university training and educational programs on leading-edge neuroscience, including certification programs, lecture series, seminars, and conferences.

Accelerating Research: IBRF’s Priority

The typical research scientist today faces a myriad of obstacles in trying to obtain grants. The reality is that 40-68% of the money that is donated to research today is used for operational overhead. In addition, the scientist is often encumbered by time-consuming, non-productive administrative tasks required to secure and maintain such funding.

IBRF’s goal is to eliminate many of the burdens associated with grant-based funding by offering support through the foundation — thus allowing scientists to devote nearly 100% of their important efforts to their respective research endeavors. Our aim is to remain an organization without the overhead of a large research facility, with a minimum of 90% of all monies going to neuroscience research and related programs. IBRF will remain nimble and able to capitalize on revolutionary research endeavors, and most importantly, on translational research: applying research to clinical care.