This grant is part of the BRAIN Initiative, which aims to spread innovative brain research tools to institutions that usually don't get much NIH funding. The idea is to help these institutions, especially those with limited resources, by pairing them with experts in BRAIN technology. Together, they will learn from each other and use these tools in their research labs. The ultimate goal is to get more researchers from these underfunded institutions involved in brain research.
Who it's for: This grant is for principal investigators (PIs) at resource-limited institutions (RLIs) who want to partner with BRAIN technologists. Eligible applicants include various types of organizations such as nonprofits, higher education institutions, tribal governments, local governments, and small businesses, among others.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Institutions that are major recipients of NIH support
- Applications proposing clinical trials
- Lack of partnership with a BRAIN technologist
- Incomplete application submission
- Non-compliance with NIH grant policies
What You May Need
- Proof of nonprofit status (if applicable)
- Detailed project proposal
- Partnership agreement with a BRAIN technologist
- Institutional support letter
- Budget justification
- NIH biosketches for key personnel
- Description of resource limitations
- Plan for technology integration and training
- Organizational chart
- Evidence of past research activities
Cautions
- Ensure no clinical trials are proposed
- Focus on two-way knowledge transfer
- Demonstrate clear need due to resource limitations
- Align project goals with BRAIN Initiative objectives
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
This grant is for principal investigators (PIs) at resource-limited institutions (RLIs) who want to partner with BRAIN technologists. Eligible applicants include various types of organizations such as nonprofits, higher education institutions, tribal governments, local governments, and small businesses, among others.
Overview
This grant is for principal investigators (PIs) at resource-limited institutions (RLIs) who want to partner with BRAIN technologists. Eligible applicants include various types of organizations such as nonprofits, higher education institutions, tribal governments, local governments, and small businesses, among others.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Institutions that are major recipients of NIH support
- Applications proposing clinical trials
- Lack of partnership with a BRAIN technologist
- Incomplete application submission
- Non-compliance with NIH grant policies
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to facilitate training and adoption of BRAIN Initiative technologies in recipient laboratories. This includes costs related to knowledge transfer, technology integration, and possibly equipment or software necessary for implementing BRAIN tools.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Nov 21, 2024
- Deadline
- Jun 17, 2026(4 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 23, 2026
- Last Updated
- Mar 25, 2025
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a resource-limited institution
- Identify and secure a BRAIN technologist partner
- Draft a detailed project proposal focusing on technology integration
- Prepare a budget and justification
- Gather biosketches for all key personnel
- Obtain institutional support letters
- Complete all required NIH forms
- Submit application by June 17, 2026