Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative
Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
To provide extramural research support for the Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies® (BRAIN) Initiative’s aim of revolutionizing our understanding of the brain and its function in unprecedented detail. The NIH BRAIN Initiative’s focus is foundational development of new technologies and tools to map, monitor, and modulate brain circuits in model systems and humans – toward the ultimate goal of treating and curing human brain disorders. BRAIN Initiative research adheres to
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Helps researchers develop new technologies to better understand the brain and treat brain disorders. This initiative supports innovative projects that advance neuroscience and improve patient care.
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Identify research objectives
- Prepare application materials
- Submit application through the designated portal
- Await review and funding decision
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://braininitiative.nih.gov/
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 🔄Intake Type
- rolling
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- indirect cost rate agreement
- IRB approval letter
- environmental review
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
- ✉️Supporting Letters
- Letters of support are required from collaborators or partners involved in the project.
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- Research costs
- Development of innovative technologies
- Clinical trials
- Data analysis tools
- Neuroscience research
- 🚫Ineligible Expenses
- Costs unrelated to neuroscience research
- Costs for non-research activities
- 📏Expense Caps
- Indirect costs limited to de minimis 10% MTDC
- 💳Payment Model
- mixed
- ⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible
- No
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
- 🔀Matching Required
- No
- 🏦Eligible Matching Sources
- cash
- in-kind
- 📚Stacking Rules
- Yes, can combine with other government funding.
- 🛡️Proof of Matching Required
- Documentation of matching funds is required.
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🗓️Reporting Frequency
- annual
- 📑Reporting Requirements
- progress and achievements report
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
- 📢Branding Requirements
- Acknowledge federal funding and use agency logos as required
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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