BRAIN Initiative: Research Opportunities Using Invasive Neural Recording and Stimulating Technologies in the Human Brain (U01 Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
This grant funds research opportunities utilizing invasive neural recording and stimulating technologies in the human brain.
About this program
The BRAIN Initiative grant aims to support innovative research that employs invasive neural recording and stimulating technologies to better understand the human brain. This initiative is designed for researchers and institutions focused on advancing neuroscience through experimental studies involving human subjects. By providing funding for these cutting-edge projects, the grant seeks to foster breakthroughs in our understanding of brain function and its implications for health and disease. Eligible applicants include academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and other research entities that can conduct basic experimental studies with human participants. The grant encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and aims to attract a diverse range of researchers to explore the complexities of neural mechanisms. Successful proposals will demonstrate a clear methodology for utilizing invasive techniques to gather data that can lead to significant advancements in neuroscience.
Eligibility
Academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and research entities conducting studies with human participants.
Requirements
- Basic experimental studies with humans required
- Innovative use of invasive neural technologies