| Document and Entity Information | Jan. 02, 2025 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001885522 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 02, 2025 |
| Entity Registrant Name | NEUMORA THERAPEUTICS, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-41802 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 84-4367680 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 490 Arsenal Way |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 200 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Watertown |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 02472 |
| City Area Code | (857) |
| Local Phone Number | 760-0900 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | NMRA |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
