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Brain Awareness Week

A global campaign held in the third week of March to raise public interest in brain science, running 15 to 21 March in 2027.

  • UK
  • USA
  • Ireland
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  • Australia (not marked)
  • New Zealand (not marked)
  • International
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Last checked19 October 2026
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About the day

Brain Awareness Week is led by the Dana Foundation with partners around the world. It encourages schools, universities and research groups to run public events about the brain and brain research. The Dana Foundation offers grants for events through partner bodies.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
202715 to 21 March 2027UK, USA, International, IrelandConfirmed by the organiser

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