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BRAIN Initiative: Development and Validation of Novel Tools to Probe Cell-Specific and Circuit-Specific Processes in the Brain (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · RFA-MH-26-170

Award range

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Deadline

2027-02-08-00-00-00

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Eligible applicants

Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, City or township governments, Small businesses, Independent school districts, County governments, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, State governments, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Special district governments, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Geographic eligibility and all attachment-specific conditions require review of the original announcement.

Eligibility details

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

Matching funds & resources

Source matching-funds field: Not Required.

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About this opportunity

The purpose of this Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative is to encourage applications that will develop and validate novel tools to facilitate the detailed analysis of complex circuits and provide insights into cellular interactions that underlie brain function. The new tools and technologies should inform and/or exploit cell-type and/or circuit-level specificity. Plans for validating the utility of the tool/technology will be an essential feature of a successful application. The development of new genetic and non-genetic tools for delivering genes, proteins and chemicals to cells of interest or approaches that are expected to target specific cell types and/or circuits in the nervous system with greater precision and sensitivity than currently established methods are encouraged. Tools that can be used in a number of species/model organisms rather than those restricted to a single species are highly desired. Applications that provide approaches that break through existing technical barriers to substantially improve current capabilities are highly encouraged.

Funding geography: Not specified — review source. A funder’s address does not establish eligibility.

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Funding instrument: Grant. Issuing jurisdiction: Federal. This is not a geographic eligibility determination.

Source fields and evidence

id: 357137
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opportunityNumber: RFA-MH-26-170
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opportunityTitle: BRAIN Initiative: Development and Validation of Novel Tools to Probe Cell-Specific and Circuit-Specific Processes in the Brain (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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revision: 0
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agencyDetails: {"code":"NIH","seed":"HHS-NIH11","agencyName":"National Institutes of Health","agencyCode":"HHS-NIH11","topAgencyCode":"HHS"}
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owningAgencyCode: HHS-NIH11
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cfdas: [{"id":425110,"opportunityId":357137,"cfdaNumber":"93.173","programTitle":"Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders"},{"id":425117,"opportunityId":357137,"cfdaNumber":"93.213","programTitle":"Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health"},{"id":425113,"opportunityId":357137,"cfdaNumber":"93.242","programTitle":"Mental Health Research Grants"},{"id":425116,"opportunityId":357137,"cfdaNumber":"93.273","programTitle":"Alcohol Research Programs"},{"id":425112,"opportunityId":357137,"cfdaNumber":"93.279","programTitle":"Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs"},{"id":425114,"opportunityId":357137,"cfdaNumber":"93.286","programTitle":"Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health"},{"id":425111,"opportunityId":357137,"cfdaNumber":"93.853","programTitle":"Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders"},{"id":425118,"opportunityId":357137,"cfdaNumber":"93.865","programTitle":"Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research"},{"id":425119,"opportunityId":357137,"cfdaNumber":"93.866","programTitle":"Aging Research"},{"id":425115,"opportunityId":357137,"cfdaNumber":"93.867","programTitle":"Vision Research"},{"id":425120,"opportunityId":357137}]
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applicantEligibilityDesc: Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.
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fundingInstruments: [{"id":"G","description":"Grant"}]
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fundingActivityCategories: [{"id":"ED","description":"Education"},{"id":"HL","description":"Health"},{"id":"ISS","description":"Income Security and Social Services"}]
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awardFloor: none
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awardCeiling: none
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responseDate: Feb 08, 2027 12:00:00 AM EST
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responseDateStr: 2027-02-08-00-00-00
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costSharing: false
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lastUpdatedDate: Nov 15, 2024 10:51:59 AM EST
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status: posted
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Source retrieved 10/15/2026 · Revision 0. Always confirm current requirements and dates with the funder. Structured source fields are checked; this is not a determination that every applicant qualifies.

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