Grant Details

General Overview

Grant Information

Funding Organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Total Funding Amount: Estimated $2 million over three years

Duration: 2 years

Primary Objective: To study core ethical issues associated with research focused on the human brain and emerging technologies.

Key Stakeholders: Multidisciplinary research teams, ethicists, neuroscientists.

Funding Source: Federal government.

Funding Type: Grant (R21 Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant).

Significance: Addresses ethical implications in neuroscience research.

Grant Frequency: Recurring.

Organizational Aspects

Eligible Organization Types

Higher Education Institutions (Public/State Controlled and Private)

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

For-Profit Organizations (including Small Businesses)

Local, State, County, City Governments

Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (both recognized and non-recognized)

Federal Government Agencies (including NIH Intramural Program)

Foreign Organizations and Non-domestic components of U.S. Organizations.

Specific Qualifications

Organizations must complete registrations with SAM, eRA Commons, and Grants.gov.

All PDs/PIs must have an eRA Commons account.

Scope and Focus

Primary Focus Areas

Ethical implications of neuroscience research.

Integration of ethical considerations with BRAIN-supported scientific advances.

Target Beneficiaries

Research participants, especially special populations.

Broader public and scientific community.

Technical Details

Technical Expertise Requirements

Interdisciplinary expertise in neuroscience and ethics.

Involvement of ethicists in research projects is encouraged.

Financial Structure

Budget Information

Maximum budget for direct costs: $275,000 for the two-year project period.

No more than $200,000 may be requested in any single year.

Timeline and Implementation

Key Dates

Open Date: September 11, 2024

Application Due Dates: October 10, 2025, and October 9, 2026.

Earliest Start Date: October 11, 2024.

Compliance and Requirements

Regulatory Compliance

Compliance with NIH Grants Policy Statement.

Protection of human subjects and data management requirements.

Application Process

Submission Requirements

Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov.

Adherence to application instructions in the Research (R) Instructions is critical.

Grant Details

neurotechnology brain science ethical research healthcare neuroscience research funding multidisciplinary teams public health data management human subjects research
BRAIN Initiative: Research on the Ethical Implications of Advancements in Neurotechnology and Brain Science (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
RFA-MH-25-171
BRAIN Initiative
PUBLIC NGO ENTERPRISE OTHER
US
HEALTHCARE OTHER
DEVELOPMENT
0-10 11-50 51-250 251-500 500+
SDG3
FUNDING RESEARCH_DEVELOPMENT
None
275000.00
None
275000.00
USD
100.00
Oct. 10, 2025, 10 p.m.
March 2025 - July 2027