BRAIN Initiative: Data Archives for the BRAIN Initiative (R24 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 353059Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353059

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-25-110.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting applications for the BRAIN Initiative: Data Archives funding opportunity (RFA-MH-25-110), aimed at developing web-accessible data archives to capture, store, and curate data related to brain research activities. The initiative seeks to establish multiple data archives that will facilitate the integration of quality-controlled data submission pipelines while ensuring compliance with ethical standards, particularly in research involving human subjects. This funding opportunity is crucial for advancing brain research and fostering a diverse scientific community, with NIH anticipating the allocation of approximately $4 million for 3-4 awards over a project period of up to five years. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by June 24, 2026, and can direct inquiries to grantsinfo@nih.gov for further information.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has issued a funding opportunity for the BRAIN Initiative aimed at creating web-accessible data archives to support brain research. The initiative encourages diverse participation in research and requires a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives from applicants to be considered for funding. Applications are due by June 24, 2026, and funding is expected to support 3-4 awards totaling approximately $4 million.
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