Global Grants for Gut Health 9: Gut Microbiome–Brain Mechanisms
Ends on
2026 scope
We invite proposals for one-year research projects, including both laboratory-based investigations and clinical studies, that explore the mechanisms by which the gut microbiome influences the human nervous system. Studies examining microbial metabolites, immune pathways, neural signalling, or other mechanistic processes along the gut–brain axis are encouraged. Detailed scope can be found on the For Applicants page.
Successful projects will demonstrate scientific rigour, originality and the potential to make meaningful contributions to the field of microbiome research.
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The full guidelines for applicants are available here: GGGH Guidelines for Applicants
You are advised to prepare your application in a standalone document first before copying the elements into this form and to retain this document and share it with your institution's signing officer.
Please note that you are also expected to warrant that you have shared the GGGH pro forma funding agreement with your institution's funding office and received in principle approval, that requires no more than minor changes.
To view the website homepage, please visit: https://www.nature.com/immersive/gutgrants
The funding agreement is available here: GGGH_Funding agreement_sample
The full terms and conditions of entry can be viewed here: Terms and conditions for the applicants
Further enquiries: gutgrants@springernature.com