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There are many avenues for investigators, institutions, or other research organizations to receive funding to pursue scientific projects that will advance the goals of the BRAIN Initiative. Not all funding sources are alike, nor do they use the same mechanisms or eligibility requirements. Here you can find out more about funding opportunities related to the BRAIN Initiative.

72 Total Open Opportunities

View 128 Closed Opportunities
Opportunity # Opportunity Title Posted Closing
RFA-EB-20-001Proof of Concept Development of Early Stage Next Generation Human Brain Imaging (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)Posted DateJun 29, 2020Expiration DateSep 3, 2021
RFA-EB-20-002Theories, Models and Methods for Analysis of Complex Data from the Brain (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)Posted DateJun 29, 2020Expiration DateSep 14, 2021
20-546Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Phase II (STTR Phase II)Posted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateDec 3, 2020
20-528Small Business Technology Transfer Program Phase I (STTR)Posted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateDec 3, 2020
20-545Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II (SBIR Phase II)Posted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateDec 3, 2020
20-527Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase I (SBIR)Posted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateDec 3, 2020
20-570Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program (IUCRC)Posted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateOngoing
19-506Partnerships for InnovationPosted DateOct 19, 2018Expiration DateAug 5, 2020
18-513Major Research Instrumentation Program (MRI)Posted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateJan 19, 2021
19-542Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-2 (Mid-scale RI-2)Posted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateOngoing
19-537Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1 (Mid-scale RI-1)Posted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateOngoing
19-596Sustained Availability of Biological Infrastructure (SABI)Posted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateOngoing
18-594Infrastructure Capacity for Biology Core Program (ICB)Posted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateOngoing
18-595Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research (IIBR)Posted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateOngoing
19-563Next Generation Networks for Neuroscience (NeuroNex)Posted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateOngoing
18-591Collaborative Research in Computational Neuroscience (CRCNS)Posted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateOngoing
PD 19-127YThe Science of Learning and Augmented Intelligence Program (SL)Posted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateJan 20, 2021
PD 15-1699Cognitive Neuroscience (CogNeuro)Posted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateFeb 11, 2021
PD 09-7252Perception, Action & Cognition (PAC)Posted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateOngoing
18-564Physics of Living Systems (PoLS)Posted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateOngoing
19-577Chemistry of Life Processes (CLP)Posted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateOngoing
PD 18-1269StatisticsPosted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateDec 15, 2020
PD 18-7334Mathematical BiologyPosted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateSep 8, 2020
20-5345Engineering of Biomedical SystemsPosted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateOngoing
PD 20-5342Disability and Rehabilitation Engineering (DARE)Posted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateOngoing
PD 20-1491Cellular and Biochemical EngineeringPosted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateOngoing
PD 20-7909BiosensingPosted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateOngoing
PD 20-7236BiophotonicsPosted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateOngoing
20-503National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research InstitutesPosted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateOngoing
PD 20-7684Cyberinfrastructure for Emerging Science and Engineering Research (CESER)Posted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateOngoing
19-589IIS: Robust Intelligence (RI)Posted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateOngoing
20-508Biology Integration Institutes (BII)Posted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateOngoing
20-536Division of Integrative Organismal Systems Core ProgramsPosted DateMay 14, 2020Expiration DateOngoing
18-533Integrative Strategies for Understanding Neural and Cognitive Systems (NCS)Posted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateOngoing
20-525Faculty Early Career Development ProgramPosted DateDec 6, 2019Expiration DateAug 11, 2020
16-558Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MSPRF)Posted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateOct 21, 2020
19-597Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB)Posted DateOct 22, 2019Expiration DateOngoing
18-584SBE Postdoctoral Research FellowshipsPosted DateAug 21, 2018Expiration DateNov 2, 2020
19-522National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) ProgramPosted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateOngoing
19-590NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)Posted DateMay 29, 2020Expiration DateOct 19, 2020
RFA-NS-20-029Exploratory Team-Research BRAIN Circuit Programs – eTeamBCP (U01 Clinical Trials Optional)Posted DateApr 1, 2020Expiration DateJun 15, 2021
RFA-MH-20-128Standards to Define Experiments Related to the BRAIN Initiative (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)Posted DateFeb 24, 2020Expiration DateSep 2, 2021
RFA-NS-20-006Biology and Biophysics of Neural Stimulation and Recording Technologies (R01 Clinical Trials Optional)Posted DateJan 2, 2020Expiration DateOct 3, 2022
RFA-NS-19-043BRAIN Initiative Advanced Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)Posted DateNov 14, 2019Expiration DateNov 11, 2022
RFA-NS-19-044BRAIN Initiative Advanced Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Required)Posted DateNov 14, 2019Expiration DateNov 11, 2022
NOT-MH-19-038Notice of Special Interest to Encourage Eligible NIH BRAIN Initiative Awardees to Apply for PA-18-906 Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Admin Supp – Clinical Trial Not Allowed)Posted DateSep 4, 2019Expiration DateSep 8, 2021
RFA-EB-19-002Development of Next Generation Human Brain Imaging Tools and Technologies (U01 Clinical Trial not allowed)Posted DateJun 27, 2019Expiration DateSep 3, 2021
RFA-MH-20-310Non-Invasive Neuromodulation – New Tools and Techniques for Spatiotemporal Precision (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)Posted DateJun 27, 2019Expiration DateOct 15, 2020
RFA-MH-20-120Secondary Analysis and Archiving of BRAIN Initiative Data (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)Posted DateApr 10, 2019Expiration DateFeb 26, 2021
RFA-MH-20-135Tools to Facilitate High-Throughput Microconnectivity Analysis (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)Posted DateApr 8, 2019Expiration DateSep 30, 2020
RFA-NS-19-006Research Resource Grants for Technology Integration and Dissemination (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)Posted DateOct 22, 2018Expiration DateJun 27, 2021
RFA-MH-19-400Research on the Ethical Implications of Advancements in Neurotechnology and Brain Science (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)Posted DateOct 18, 2018Expiration DateOct 9, 2020
RFA-NS-19-002Team-Research BRAIN Circuit Programs – TeamBCP (U19 Clinical Trial Required)Posted DateAug 29, 2018Expiration DateOct 30, 2020
RFA-NS-19-003Team-Research BRAIN Circuit Programs – TeamBCP (U19 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)Posted DateAug 29, 2018Expiration DateOct 30, 2020
RFA-NS-19-001Research Opportunities Using Invasive Neural Recording and Stimulating Technologies in the Human Brain (U01 Clinical Trial Required)Posted DateAug 28, 2018Expiration DateOct 19, 2020
RFA-MH-19-135Development of Novel Tools to Probe Cell-Specific and Circuit-Specific Processes in Human and Non-Human Primate Brain (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)Posted DateAug 3, 2018Expiration DateSep 28, 2020
PA-18-871Development Optimization, and Validation of Novel Tools and Technologies for Neuroscience Research (SBIR) (R43/R44 – Clinical Trial Not Allowed)Posted DateJul 24, 2018Expiration DateMay 6, 2021
PA-18-870Development Optimization, and Validation of Novel Tools and Technologies for Neuroscience Research (STTR) (R41/R42 – Clinical Trials Not Allowed)Posted DateJul 24, 2018Expiration DateMay 6, 2021
RFA-MH-19-147Integration and Analysis of BRAIN Initiative Data (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)Posted DateJul 17, 2018Expiration DateMar 4, 2021
RFA-MH-19-136Development and Validation of Novel Tools to Probe Cell-Specific and Circuit-Specific Processes in the Brain (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)Posted DateMay 3, 2018Expiration DateSep 9, 2020
NOT-MH-15-020Participation by Canadian Researchers in the NIH BRAIN InitiativePosted DateAug 6, 2015Expiration DateOngoing
NOT-MH-16-004Participation by Danish Researchers in the NIH BRAIN InitiativePosted DateFeb 22, 2016Expiration DateOngoing
NOT-NS-18-008Notice of Support for Research on the Fundamental Neurobiology of Pain ProcessingPosted DateSep 12, 2017Expiration DateOngoing
RFA-EY-18-001New Concepts and Early – Stage Research for Large – Scale Recording and Modulation in the Nervous System (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)Posted DateMar 2, 2018Expiration DateOct 29, 2020
RFA-NS-18-030Targeted BRAIN Circuits Projects- TargetedBCP (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)Posted DateApr 19, 2018Expiration DateNov 10, 2020
RFA-NS-18-020New Technologies and Novel Approaches for Large-Scale Recording and Modulation in the Nervous System (R01 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)Posted DateMar 14, 2018Expiration DateOct 29, 2020
RFA-NS-18-019Optimization of Transformative Technologies for Large Scale Recording and Modulation in the Nervous System (U01-Clinical Trials Not Allowed)Posted DateMar 14, 2018Expiration DateOct 29, 2020
RFA-NS-18-022Next-Generation Invasive Devices for Recording and Modulation in the Human Central Nervous System (U44 Clinical Trial Required)Posted DateDec 21, 2017Expiration DateOct 21, 2020
RFA-NS-18-023Clinical Studies to Advance Next-Generation Invasive Devices for Recording and Modulation in the Human Central Nervous System (UH3 – Clinical Trial Required)Posted DateDec 21, 2017Expiration DateOct 21, 2020
RFA-NS-18-021Next-Generation Invasive Devices for Recording and Modulation in the Human Central Nervous System (UG3/UH3 – Clinical Trial Required)Posted DateDec 21, 2017Expiration DateOct 21, 2020
RFA-NS-18-014Targeted BRAIN Circuits Planning Projects TargetedBCPP (R34 – Clinical Trials Not Allowed)Posted DateDec 14, 2017Expiration DateNov 9, 2021
DARPA-BAA-14-30HAPTIXPosted DateJan 1, 2013Expiration DateOngoing