BRAIN Initiative: Brain Behavior Quantification and Synchronization- Next Generation Sensor Technology Development
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Estimated total funding of $10 million
Maximum project period of 5 years
Support the development of next-generation sensor technologies and bioelectronic devices
Enhance understanding of human and organismal behavior
Researchers in behavioral science and engineering
NIH and its participating organizations
NIH funding
Cooperative agreements (U01)
Recurring funding opportunity
Higher Education Institutions
Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education
For-Profit Organizations
Small Businesses
Local Governments
State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)
Federal Governments
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations)
Compliance with NIH Grants Policy Statement
Required registrations (SAM, eRA Commons, Grants.gov)
Organizations from the US and foreign entities are eligible
Development of tools for simultaneous, multimodal measurement of behavior
Integration of neural activity with behavioral data
Novel sensor technologies and bioelectronic devices
Improved understanding of behavior through data synchronization
Multidisciplinary teams including engineers and behavioral scientists
High reliability and repeatability in sensor performance
Real-time data collection capabilities
Application budgets are not limited but must reflect actual project needs
Application due date: May 13, 2025
June 13, 2025
Adherence to NIH policies and federal regulations
Follow instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide