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BRAIN Initiative: Promoting Health for All Through BRAIN Technology Partnerships (R34 - Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

US National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant open #RFA-NS-25-016
Response due Jun 17, 2026 · 00:00 UTC

Summary

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is soliciting applications under the BRAIN Initiative to promote health equity through BRAIN technology partnerships. This is an R34 planning grant mechanism, meaning it funds preliminary work and planning activities rather than full-scale research. Clinical trials are explicitly not allowed under this funding opportunity. The solicitation is open for an extended period, suggesting multiple application cycles may be supported.

What they want

Technical requirements
  • Clinical trials not allowed
  • R34 planning grant mechanism only
  • Must align with BRAIN Initiative goals
  • Must address health equity through BRAIN technology partnerships

How they evaluate

Submission: Grants.gov federal grants portal (electronic submission)

Risks & flags

  • Extended open window (Nov 2024 – Jun 2026) may indicate rolling review cycles; applicants should verify specific due dates for each cycle via NIH Guide
  • Highly specific scope (BRAIN Initiative + health equity + technology partnerships) may limit viable applicants to established neurotechnology research institutions

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.

BRAIN Initiative: Promoting Health for All…
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