This grant is for research teams that want to study how brain circuits work, focusing on the central nervous system. The goal is to understand how different parts of the brain connect and function together. Teams should include experts in both experimental and computational neuroscience and must work on projects that link cell types, brain activity, and behavior.
Who it's for: This grant is for research teams from a wide range of organizations, including universities, nonprofits, for-profit companies, and government entities. Teams should have expertise in neuroscience and be able to collaborate across different scientific disciplines.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposing a clinical trial
- Lack of transdisciplinary team
- Failure to integrate experimental and computational neuroscience
- Not addressing the three core elements of the grant
- Inadequate participation in BRAIN consortia activities
What You May Need
- Detailed research proposal
- Team bios and qualifications
- Budget plan
- Collaboration agreements
- Institutional support letters
- Compliance with NIH guidelines
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits)
Cautions
- Clinical trials are not allowed
- Must integrate multiple scientific disciplines
- Participation in BRAIN consortia is required
- High level of scientific expertise needed
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include a wide range of entities such as other Native American tribal organizations, independent school districts, public and state institutions of higher education, city or township governments, special district governments, private institutions of higher education, unrestricted entities, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations, state governments, county governments, individuals, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments.
Overview
This grant is for research teams from a wide range of organizations, including universities, nonprofits, for-profit companies, and government entities. Teams should have expertise in neuroscience and be able to collaborate across different scientific disciplines.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposing a clinical trial
- Lack of transdisciplinary team
- Failure to integrate experimental and computational neuroscience
- Not addressing the three core elements of the grant
- Inadequate participation in BRAIN consortia activities
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support research activities, including personnel, equipment, and materials needed to study brain circuits. The goal is to develop new insights into how the brain functions at different levels, from cells to behavior.
Total Program Funding
$1,000,000
Expected Awards
5
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 23, 2028(650 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 22, 2028
Application Checklist
- Register your organization with NIH
- Gather a team with diverse expertise in neuroscience
- Draft a proposal that addresses the three core elements
- Ensure no clinical trials are included
- Plan for participation in BRAIN consortia
- Submit application by June 23, 2028