Forecast for BRAIN Initiative Connectivity across Scales (BRAIN CONNECTS): Specialized Projects for Scalable Technologies (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Summary

This is a federal grant opportunity forecast issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under the BRAIN Initiative. It targets Specialized Projects for Scalable Technologies related to brain connectivity across scales (BRAIN CONNECTS). The U01 mechanism indicates a cooperative research agreement, and clinical trials are explicitly not allowed under this funding opportunity. As a forecast notice, full solicitation details are not yet published but are anticipated.

What they want

How they evaluate

Risks & flags

• This is a forecast notice only — full solicitation details, eligibility requirements, and evaluation criteria have not yet been published, limiting advance preparation time for applicants.
• U01 cooperative agreement mechanism may favor established research institutions already engaged with NIH BRAIN Initiative infrastructure.