BRAIN Initiative: Brain Behavior Quantification and Synchronization- Next Generation Sensor Technology Development (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Closes Jun 15, 2027
National Institutes of Health
Neuromodulation/Neurostimulation Device Development for Mental Health Applications (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Biomedical Engineering, Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering and research grant from National Institutes of Health
Closed on Friday, Oct 16
Up to $275,000
About
NIMH funds development of new or substantially improved brain-stimulation devices for mental health research and treatment applications. Relevant work includes greater spatial or temporal precision, closed-loop control and multi-site stimulation, with proof-of-concept hardware or software development. Clinical trials are not allowed. Support is up to USD 275,000 in direct costs over two years, with a USD 200,000 annual limit. The next new-application deadline is 16 October 2026 at 5 p.m. in the applicant organisation’s local time.
Eligibility
Career stage: Not stated
Institution applies
Covers: Up to USD 275,000 in direct costs over two years; no more than USD 200,000 in one year. Clinical trials are excluded.
Host location: Worldwide
US and non-US applicant organisations are eligible under this NOFO. International activities remain subject to current NIH policies and the call conditions.
Reviewed Sep 29, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.
Eligible higher-education, nonprofit, for-profit and other organisations listed in the NOFO, including non-US organisations, apply through their institution. Required institutional registrations and the NOFO-specific research conditions apply.
Topics
NIMHbrain-stimulation devicesmental healthtemporal precisionclosed-loop controlmulti-site stimulationproof-of-conceptSoftware Development
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