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Research Funding in Neuroscience: A Profile of The McKnight Endowment Fund


The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience is an independent charitable organization established by The McKnight Foundation to carry out the wishes of its founder, William L. McKnight (1887-1979).

Mr. McKnight, who led the 3M company for three decades, had a personal interest in memory and its diseases. He chose to set aside part of his legacy to bring hope to those suffering from brain injury or disease and cognitive impairment.

The Endowment Fund for Neuroscience administers three awards which support young and established neuroscientists and encourage interdisciplinary collaboration:

For deadlines, eligibility requirements, and other application information, click on the awards program listed at the right to see the current announcement.


Announcements
New book: Historic profile offers lessons learned in 30 years of funding.
Scholar Awards
Technological Innovations Awards
Brain Disorders Awards
Related Links
Art and the Brain: Highlights from two lectures at the 2007 neuroscience conference.
Fact sheet: An overview and brief history of The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience.
(PDF, 42 KB)
Closer Look: McKnight's 30-year history of funding innovative brain research is a fitting legacy for founder William L. McKnight's spirit and interests. (website feature)