BRAIN Initiative: Exploratory Research Opportunities Using Invasive Neural Recording and Stimulating Technologies in the Human Brain (R61 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
BRAIN Initiative: Exploratory Research Opportunities Using Invasive Neural Recording and Stimulating Technologies in the Human Brain (R61 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is offered by National Institutes of Health. Max award: $700,000. Applications close on Feb 11, 2027.
| Opportunity number | RFA-DC-27-004 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | May 4, 2026 |
| Closes | Feb 11, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | $700,000 |
| Award floor | Not specified |
| Total program funding | $6,000,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Who can apply | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, State governments, Independent school districts, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, County governments, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Small businesses, Private institutions of higher education, Special district governments, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), For profit organizations other than small businesses, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Category | Health |
Summary (excerpt)
Invasive surgical procedures in humans offer the unique opportunity to intracranially record and stimulate neuronal activity within precisely localized brain structures, enabling high-impact human neuroscience investigations. This NOFO seeks exploratory research projects, from newly formed or established multi-disciplinary teams, to understand how dynamic activity of single cells and ensembles of neurons in spatially organized networks gives rise…
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Before you apply
- Register your organization in SAM.gov and get a UEI — it can take weeks
- Create a Grants.gov account and check eligibility in the full notice (NOFO)
- Start early; the system gets busy near deadlines
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