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BRAIN Initiative: Brain Behavior Quantification and Synchronization- Next Generation Sensor Technology Development (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)

US · US National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant open #RFA-MH-26-140
Response due Jun 15, 2027 · 00:00 UTC

Summary

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), under the BRAIN Initiative, is soliciting research applications for next-generation sensor technology development focused on brain behavior quantification and synchronization. This funding opportunity (U01 cooperative agreement mechanism) supports the development of novel technologies capable of measuring and synchronizing brain activity and behavior. Clinical trials are optional under this announcement. The opportunity is open from October 2024 through June 2027, indicating a multi-year funding cycle.

What they want

Under Funding Opportunity Announcement RFA-MH-26-140, NIH invites U01 cooperative agreement applications focused on: (1) development of next-generation sensor technologies for measuring brain activity; (2) quantification of brain-behavior relationships; and (3) synchronization of brain and behavioral signals. Clinical trials may optionally be included in proposed research designs. The U01 mechanism entails substantial NIH programmatic involvement and collaboration with awardees.
Technical requirements
  • Development of next-generation sensor technologies for brain activity measurement
  • Quantification and synchronization of brain behavior signals
  • Clinical trial component is optional but permissible under this award mechanism
  • U01 cooperative agreement mechanism applies — NIH program staff have substantial involvement

How they evaluate

Submission: Grants.gov federal grants portal electronic submission

Risks & flags

  • Extremely long open window (October 2024 – June 2027) suggests rolling/multiple receipt dates — applicants should verify specific receipt/submission deadlines on NIH eRA Commons
  • Minimal descriptive detail provided in this synopsis; full FOA (RFA-MH-26-140) must be consulted before developing an application

Market context

inferred from NAICS
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
NAICS 541714
US market size
$2.0T
Typical award
$25K – $50M
Typical buyers
All federal civilianDoDStates
Commonly required
8(a)WOSBSDVOSBPE/PMP

Sector-level estimate — full code lookup not yet in catalog.

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