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Brain Science for a Better Future

We advance neuroscience that benefits society and reflects the aspirations of all people through grants that support interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral, collaborative work at the interface between neuroscience and fields such as education, law, policy, and public engagement.

    • Amount
      $35,000
      Grantee
      Boston University's College of Communications
      This grant supports a pilot collaboration for six monthly Dana Discovery Dialogues bringing together diverse speakers on neuroscience and society topics, and a Dana Discovery Roundtable, for journalists who cover neuroscience and society topics, to help the Foundation better understand the needs of journalists who report on this field.
      Year Awarded
      2022
      Program
      Dana Frontiers
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    • Amount
      $30,000
      Grantee
      Society for Neuroscience (SfN)
      To continue support for the Science Educator Award, honoring scientists who have made significant contributions to public education about neuroscience.
      Year Awarded
      2022
      Program
      Dana Education
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    • Amount
      $25,000
      Grantee
      BrainMind
      BrainMind is a nonprofit platform and private community of scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and policymakers collaborating to accelerate neuroscience research and entrepreneurship to most benefit humanity. The Foundation is providing support for organizing the first BrainMind Neuroethics Summit, including a series of pre-summit stakeholder meetings.
      Year Awarded
      2022
      Program
      Dana NexGen
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    • Amount
      $25,000
      Grantee
      University of Washington
      Supported production of an episode of BrainWorks, an award-winning television series for kids about neuroscience.
      Year Awarded
      2020
      Program
      Dana Education
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    • Amount
      $16,500
      Grantee
      Science Live Productions Inc.
      To continue support for two Secret Science Club/Dana Foundation collaborative talks on issues and topics within neuroscience and society.
      Year Awarded
      2023
      Program
      Dana Education
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    • Amount
      $15,000
      Grantee
      International Neuroethics Society (INS)
      Grant Information: Supported the 2023 International Neuroethics Society (INS) Neuroethics Essay Contest open to secondary and postsecondary students, postdocs, and trainees throughout the world.
      Year Awarded
      2023
      Program
      Dana Education,Dana NexGen
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