Grant Details

General Overview

Grant Name and Funding Organization

New Approaches for Measuring Brain Changes Across Longer Timespans

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Total Funding Amount and Duration

Maximum funding amount: $275,000 over two years

Project period: Maximum of 2 years

Primary Objective and Mission Statement

Encourage multidisciplinary investigators to develop novel approaches to measure brain activity and connectivity.

Extend understanding of brain development and aging.

Key Stakeholders and Beneficiaries

Researchers in neuroscience and related fields.

Participants including healthy individuals and specific clinical groups.

Grant Program Context and History

Reissue of PAR-24-161.

Aligned with NIH priorities.

Funding Source and Type

NIH funding source.

Type: Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21).

Significance within Funding Landscape

Focus on high-risk, high-reward research.

Grant Frequency

Recurring grant opportunity with multiple application deadlines.

Organizational Aspects

Eligible Organization Types

Higher Education Institutions

Public/State Controlled Institutions

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status)

For-Profit Organizations

Small Businesses

Local, State, County, and City Governments

Indian/Native American Tribal Governments

Federal Agencies

Foreign Organizations

Specific Qualifications and Certifications Needed

Must complete registrations with SAM, eRA Commons, and Grants.gov.

Geographic Location Requirements

Open to U.S. and foreign organizations.

Track Record and Experience Requirements

Not specified.

Partnership or Consortium Requirements

Not specified.

Inclusivity and Diversity Considerations

Encourages diverse participation in research.

Previous Relationship with Funder Considerations

Not specified.

Organizational Maturity Requirements

Not specified.

Scope and Focus

Primary Focus Areas and Priorities

Innovative approaches to measure brain changes.

Longitudinal studies across the lifespan.

Target Sectors and Themes

Neuroscience, aging, cognitive health.

Target Beneficiaries and Stakeholders

Healthy individuals, clinical groups with cognitive challenges.

Geographic Coverage Requirements

Global, with emphasis on U.S. and foreign entities.

Scope Limitations and Exclusions

Studies without in vivo measurements will not be reviewed.

Expected Outcomes and Deliverables

Innovative methods and tools for brain measurement.

Alignment Requirements with Funder Priorities

Projects should align with NIH's mission and priorities.

Impact Expectations

Significant advancements in understanding brain health and disease.

Project Scale Requirements

Must include at least two timepoints in each participant or animal.

Sustainability Expectations

Not specified.

Technical Details

Technical Expertise Requirements

Expertise in neuroscience, brain imaging, and related fields.

Infrastructure Requirements

Not specified.

Team Composition and Qualification Requirements

Must include qualified Program Director(s)/Principal Investigator(s).

Research Methodology Requirements

Must include innovative approaches to brain measurement.

Quality Standards and Expectations

Adherence to NIH guidelines for rigor and transparency.

Technical Documentation Requirements

Must follow application instructions in the Application Guide.

Risk Management Expectations

Not specified.

Intellectual Property Policies

Managed according to NIH policies.

Technology Specifications

Not specified.

Technical Partnerships Expectations

Not specified.

Security and Data Protection Requirements

Compliance with data protection regulations.

Technical Compliance Standards

Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement.

Financial Structure

Budget Range and Limitations

Direct costs limited to $275,000 over two years.

Eligible and Ineligible Costs

Not specified.

Matching Fund Requirements

Not required.

Co-financing Requirements

Not specified.

Payment Schedule and Mechanisms

Not specified.

Financial Reporting Requirements

Must comply with NIH reporting standards.

Audit Requirements

Must comply with NIH audit requirements.

Financial Sustainability Expectations

Not specified.

Cost-sharing Structures

Not required.

Indirect Cost Policies

Not specified.

Budget Flexibility Parameters

Not specified.

Financial Guarantees Required

Not specified.

Timeline and Implementation

Application Deadlines and Submission Windows

Earliest submission date: January 16, 2025.

Multiple application due dates through 2027.

Grant Duration Parameters

Maximum project period: 2 years.

Implementation Timeline Expectations

Not specified.

Reporting Schedule and Frequency

Annual progress reports required.

Key Milestones and Deliverables Timeline

Must include annual milestones.

Monitoring and Evaluation Requirements

Must comply with NIH evaluation standards.

Implementation Phases Requirements

Not specified.

Extension Possibilities

Not specified.

Project Planning Requirements

Must follow application instructions.

Progress Tracking Mechanisms

Not specified.

Post-grant Period Expectations

Not specified.

Compliance and Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Must comply with federal regulations.

Required Permits and Authorizations

Not specified.

Data Protection and Privacy Regulations

Must comply with data protection regulations.

Environmental Compliance Requirements

Not specified.

Ethical Standards and Requirements

Must adhere to ethical research standards.

International Collaboration Regulations

Not specified.

Industry-specific Regulatory Compliance

Not specified.

Labor Standards Compliance

Not specified.

Tax Implications and Requirements

Not specified.

Reporting Compliance Requirements

Must comply with NIH reporting standards.

Accessibility and Inclusion Standards

Not specified.

Legal Framework Compliance

Must comply with applicable laws.

Application Process

Required Documentation and Materials

Must follow application instructions in the Application Guide.

Application Procedure and Steps

Applications must be submitted electronically.

Evaluation Criteria and Scoring System

Applications evaluated for scientific and technical merit.

Review Process and Timeline

Applications undergo peer review and advisory council review.

Selection Criteria and Priorities

Scientific merit and relevance to program priorities.

Pre-application Requirements

Not specified.

Submission Format and Platform

Must use Grants.gov or NIH ASSIST.

Supporting Materials Required

Not specified.

Interview or Presentation Requirements

Not specified.

Application Assistance Availability

eRA Service Desk available for assistance.

Resubmission Policies

Must follow NIH resubmission policies.

Special Considerations

Unique Aspects or Requirements

Encourages high-risk, high-reward research.

Potential Challenges or Limitations

Non-responsive applications will not be reviewed.

Strategic Alignment Opportunities

Aligns with NIH's mission.

Competitive Advantages Factors

Focus on innovative methodologies.

Cross-cutting Themes

Encourages diversity and inclusion in research.

Innovation Requirements or Preferences

Must demonstrate novel approaches.

Research Component Requirements

Must include at least two timepoints.

Risk Tolerance and Mitigation Expectations

Not specified.

Cultural and Contextual Considerations

Not specified.

Knowledge Sharing Expectations

Not specified.

Previous Funding Patterns

Historical Grant Recipients Profile

Not specified.

Success Rate Statistics

Not specified.

Grant Size Trends

Not specified.

Recurring Grantee Patterns

Not specified.

Geographic Distribution Patterns

Not specified.

Sector Concentration Patterns

Not specified.

Emerging Priority Areas

Not specified.

Changes in Funding Criteria Over Time

Not specified.

Success Stories and Case Studies

Not specified.

Lessons Learned from Previous Cycles

Not specified.

Grant Details

brain research neuroscience aging clinical trials biomedical research healthcare innovation technology development
New Approaches for Measuring Brain Changes Across Longer Timespans (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
PAR-25-272
NIH Grants
EDU NGO PUBLIC RESEARCH ENTERPRISE SME OTHER
US
HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY OTHER
DEVELOPMENT IDEA
0-10 11-50 51-250 251-500 500+
SDG3 SDG4
FUNDING RESEARCH_DEVELOPMENT
None
275000.00
None
275000.00
USD
None
Feb. 16, 2027, 10 p.m.
March 2025 - July 2027