BRAIN Initiative: Proof of Concept Development of Early Stage Next Generation Human Brain Imaging (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Funding Agency:
National Institutes of Health

This funding opportunity announcement (FOA), in support of the NIH Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative, aims to support early stage development of entirely new noninvasive imaging methods or unusually bold approaches for existing noninvasive imaging methods that will lead to transformative advances in our understanding of the function and connectivity of the human brain. The FOA solicits small-scale projects to prove exceptionally innovative, original and/or unconventional concepts.

Companion FOA: RFA-EB-19-002, U01 Research Project--Cooperative Agreements

Deadlines:

  • Letter of Intent Due Date(s): 30 days prior to the application due dates
  • Application Due Date(s): September 3, 2020 and September 3, 2021

RFA-EB-20-001 Expiration Date September 04, 2021

Agency Website

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-EB-20-001.html

Amount

$600,000

Amount Description

Application budgets are limited to $300,000 in direct costs in any project year.

The scope of the proposed project should determine the project period. The maximum project period is 2 years.

    Funding Type

    Grant

    Eligibility

    Faculty

    Category

    Engineering and Physical Sciences
    Medical
    Medical - Basic Science
    Medical - Translational

    External Deadline

    September 3, 2021