NIH BRAIN Initiative: Advancing Neural Recording and Modulation Technologies (U01)

The National Institutes of Health in the BRAIN Initiative is offering grants for the development of innovative technologies for large-scale recording and manipulation of neural activity. The focus is on addressing challenges in recording and manipulating neural activity with cellular resolution in various brain regions. The projects should aim for transformative understanding of dynamic signaling in the nervous system. Applications are encouraged to take high-risk, high-reward approaches that could revolutionize neuroscience research. The closing date for submissions is March 24, 2014.

Opportunity ID: 249298

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General Information

Document Type::	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number::	RFA-NS-14-007
Funding Opportunity Title::	BRAIN Initiative: New Technologies and Novel Approaches for Large-Scale Recording and Modulation in the Nervous System (U01)
Opportunity Category::	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation::
Funding Instrument Type::
Category of Funding Activity::	Education
Category Explanation::
Expected Number of Awards::
Assistance Listings Number(s)::	93.113 — Environmental Health
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement::	No
Version::	Synopsis 1
Posted Date::	Dec 17, 2013
Last Updated Date::
Original Closing Date for Applications::	Mar 24, 2014
Current Closing Date for Applications::	Mar 24, 2014
Archive Date::	Apr 24, 2014
Estimated Total Program Funding::	$ 7,500,000
Award Ceiling::	$
Award Floor::	$

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants::

City or township governments

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; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply.

Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

Additional Information

Agency Name::	National Institutes of Health
Description::	Understanding the dynamic activity of neural circuits is central to the NIH BRAIN Initiative. This FOA seeks applications for proof-of-concept testing and development of new technologies and novel approaches for large scale recording and manipulation of neural activity, to enable transformative understanding of dynamic signaling in the nervous system. In particular we seek exceptionally creative approaches to address major challenges associated with recording and manipulating neural activity, with cellular resolution, at multiple spatial and/or temporal scales, in any region and throughout the entire depth of the brain. It is expected that the proposed research may be high risk, but if successful could profoundly change the course of neuroscience research.
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Version History

Version	Modification Description	Updated Date
Synopsis 1

Package Status

Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:

Package No: 1

Assistance Listings:
Competition ID:	FORMS-C
Competition Title:	Forms-C
Opportunity Package ID:	PKG00191112
Opening Date:	Feb 24, 2014
Closing Date:	Mar 24, 2014
Agency Contact Information::	eRA Commons Help Desk
Who Can Apply::	Organization Applicants
mendatory_forms	SF424 (R & R) [V2.0] PHS 398 Research Plan [V2.0] PHS 398 Cover Page Supplement [V2.0] Research and Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) [V2.0] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.3] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V2.0]
optional_forms	R & R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form 5 YR 30 ATT [V1.3] Planned Enrollment Report [V1.0] PHS 398 Cumulative Inclusion Enrollment Report [V1.0] PHS 398 Modular Budget [V1.2] Research & Related Budget [V1.3]