Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (formerly NARSAD) is the world's largest private funder of psychiatric research, having awarded over $475 million to more than 5,000 scientists—including grants specifically supporting psilocybin-assisted therapy trials, ketamine research, and other innovative treatments for depression, PTSD, and schizophrenia. In 2023 alone, the foundation funded seven grants advancing psilocybin-based research and has supported over 90 ketamine-related projects, making it a cornerstone funder of emerging psychedelic science.
Foundations & Philanthropy Snapshot
Psychedelic-Specific FoundationsClassification
Private Foundation
Geography
Global
Coverage
Global
Last Verified
Apr 10, 2026
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Verification
Verified
Psychedelic Focus
Psychedelic-Adjacent Focus
Engagement Status
Active
Verification Notes
Verified against official BBRF grant program pages.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Non-Profit
- HQ
- United States
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