Grant name: BRAIN Initiative: Development and Validation of Novel Tools to Probe Cell-Specific and Circuit-Specific Processes in the Brain
Funding organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total funding amount: Approximately $8 million
Duration: Maximum project period of 3 years
Primary objective: Develop and validate novel tools for analyzing brain circuits and cellular interactions
Key stakeholders: NIH, various research institutions, and the neuroscience community
Funding source: Federal government
Significance: Aims to advance understanding of brain function and disorders
Grant frequency: One-time funding opportunity
Higher Education Institutions
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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 Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations)
No specific qualifications or certifications mentioned
Applications involving NIH Intramural Research Program must indicate person-months devoted to the project
Development of novel tools for brain analysis
Cell-type and circuit-level specificity
Non-invasive or minimally invasive techniques
Research community
Neuroscience researchers
Potentially affected populations through improved understanding of brain disorders
Collaboration encouraged among biological scientists, nanobiologists, material scientists, and engineers
Application budgets are not limited but must reflect actual needs of the proposed project
Open Date: January 07, 2025
Application Due Dates: October 07, 2025; June 08, 2026; February 08, 2027
Expiration Date: February 09, 2027
Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement
No specific permits or authorizations mentioned
Follow instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide