The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a grant to support the development of experimental, analytic, and theoretical capabilities for analyzing neural systems and circuits. This funding opportunity aims to fund exploratory studies that utilize innovative methods for recording and manipulating neural circuits across different brain regions, focusing on understanding dynamic circuit activity in relation to specific behaviors or neural systems. Applicants are encouraged to integrate information on cell types, circuit functionality, connectivity, and behavior analysis. Collaborative interdisciplinary teams bridging theory and experimental design are encouraged to apply, with the goal of advancing experimental capabilities and theoretical frameworks for future large-scale awards. Closing date for applications is March 24, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 249303
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | RFA-NS-14-009 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | BRAIN Initiative: Integrated Approaches to Understanding Circuit Function 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:: | $ 10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $ |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Public and State controlled 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; 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:: | The purpose of this FOA is to provide resources for integrated development of experimental, analytic and theoretical capabilities for large-scale analysis of neural systems and circuits. We seek applications for exploratory studies that use new and emerging methods for large scale recording and manipulation of neural circuits across multiple brain regions. Applications should propose to elucidate the contributions of dynamic circuit activity to a specific behavioral or neural system. Studies should incorporate rich information on cell-types, on circuit functionality and connectivity, and should be performed in conjunction with sophisticated analysis of ethologically relevant behaviors. Applications should propose teams of investigators that seek to cross boundaries of interdisciplinary collaboration by bridging fields and linking theory and data analysis to experimental design. Exploratory studies supported by this FOA are intended to develop experimental capabilities and theoretical frameworks in preparation for a future competition for large scale awards. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
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: | PKG00191116 |
| 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] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-C | Forms-C | PKG00191116 | Feb 24, 2014 | Mar 24, 2014 | View | eRA Commons Help Desk | Organization Applicants |