The Guarantors of Brain is a charity established in 1955, focusing on advancing teaching, education, and research in neurology and its related clinical-academic fields. Its trustees include eminent British neurologists, psychiatrists, neurosurgeons, neurophysiologists, and neuroscientists, aiming to support the evolution and dissemination of neurological knowledge.
The Travel Grants program by the Guarantors of Brain primarily supports the attendance of individuals at scientific meetings that are directly relevant to their research interests, particularly where they will be presenting original work. Additionally, the grants facilitate research visits to laboratories or clinical departments offering exceptional training opportunities unavailable at the applicant's home institution. The program is designed for clinical and non-clinical neurologists, psychiatrists, neuroscientists, among others, covering international travel for meetings or specialized training, with funding up to £400 for UK meetings, £600 for European meetings outside the UK, and £1000 for meetings elsewhere. Applicants are encouraged to have partial funding from their institutions or other awards and must adhere to specific application timelines and guidelines.