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BRAIN Initiative: Development and Validation of Novel Tools to Probe Cell-Specific and Circuit-Specific Processes in the Brain (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health

The purpose of this Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative is to encourage applications that will develop and validate novel tools to facilitate the detailed analysis of complex circuits and provide insights into cellular interactions that underlie brain fun

Funding
Varies
Category
Education
Status
OPEN
Deadline
2/9/2027

About

The purpose of this Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative is to encourage applications that will develop and validate novel tools to facilitate the detailed analysis of complex circuits and provide insights into cellular interactions that underlie brain function. The new tools and technologies should inform and/or exploit cell-type and/or circuit-level specificity. Plans for validating the utility of the tool/technology will be an essential feature of a successful application. The development of new genetic and non-genetic tools for delivering genes, proteins and chemicals to cells of interest or approaches that are expected to target specific cell types and/or circuits in the nervous system with greater precision and sensitivity than currently established methods are encouraged. Tools that can be used in a number of species/model organisms rather than those restricted to a single species are highly desired. Applications that provide approaches that break through existing technical barriers to substantially improve current capabilities are highly encouraged.

Eligibility

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

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Applicant evidence

  • Applicant type: State governments
  • Applicant type: County governments
  • Applicant type: City or township governments
  • Applicant type: Special district governments
  • Applicant type: Independent school districts
  • Applicant type: Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
  • Applicant type: Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Applicant type: Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities

Opportunity boundaries

  • Recorded deadline: February 9, 2027; confirm time zone and submission system.
  • Recorded focus: Education
  • Recorded focus: Health
  • Recorded focus: Information and statistics
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Recorded eligibility

  • • Applicant types: Grants.gov eligibility code 00, Grants.gov eligibility code 01, Grants.gov eligibility code 02, Grants.gov eligibility code 04, Grants.gov eligibility code 05, Grants.gov eligibility code 06.
  • • Geographic scope is not structured in this record.
  • • Notice summary: Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

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Recorded deadline

February 8, 2027 — confirm the time zone and submission system

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