The NIH Department is offering a grant to support research on ethical implications of advancements in neurotechnology and brain science as part of the BRAIN Initiative. This grant aims to address core ethical issues related to human brain research and emerging technologies, aligning with the BRAIN 2025 scientific vision. Applicants are encouraged to propose projects that integrate with and complement breakthrough neuroscience discoveries funded by the BRAIN Initiative. The closing date for applications is October 09, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 309676
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-MH-19-400 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BRAIN Initiative: Research on the Ethical Implications of Advancements in Neurotechnology and Brain Science (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Health Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.173 — Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 09, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 09, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 14, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | This funding opportunity announcement (FOA), in support of the NIH Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative, is one of several FOAs aimed at supporting transformative discoveries that will lead to breakthroughs in understanding human brain function. Guided by the long-term scientific plan, BRAIN 2025: A Scientific Vision, this FOA specifically seeks to support efforts addressing core ethical issues associated with research focused on the human brain and resulting from emerging technologies and advancements supported by the BRAIN Initiative. The hope is that efforts supported under this FOA might be both complementary and integrative with the transformative, breakthrough neuroscience discoveries supported through the BRAIN Initiative. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-19-400.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email:FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH OER Webmaster FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-E | Use for due dates on or before May 24, 2020 | PKG00245639 | Jan 04, 2019 | May 24, 2020 | View | |
| FORMS-F | Use for due dates on or after May 25, 2020 | PKG00259341 | Jan 04, 2019 | Oct 09, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
309676 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
309676 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_4_0-4.0.pdf
309676 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
309676 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
309676 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
309676 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
309676 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
309676 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
309676 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
309676 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_2_0-2.0.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
309676 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
309676 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
309676 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
309676 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
309676 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
309676 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
309676 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
309676 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
309676 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
309676 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
309676 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
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