BRAIN Initiative: Brain-Behavior Quantification and Synchronization Transformative and Integrative Models of Behavior at the Organismal Level (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 354577Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354577

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-24-040.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity under the BRAIN Initiative, titled "Brain-Behavior Quantification and Synchronization: Transformative and Integrative Models of Behavior at the Organismal Level (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)." This initiative invites applications from transdisciplinary teams to develop and validate innovative tools for the objective measurement of behavior at the organismal level, while integrating dynamic environmental data and advancing theoretical models of behavior. The funding aims to enhance understanding of complex behavioral systems and is particularly focused on research involving human subjects, with a requirement for a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) in the application. The total anticipated funding is $8 million, supporting up to ten awards annually, with submissions opening on September 9, 2024, and a closing date of October 9, 2026. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    RFA-DA-24-040-Full-Announcement.html
    RFA-DA-24-040.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces a funding opportunity under the BRAIN Initiative aimed at advancing brain-behavior research. This initiative seeks applications that propose innovative and integrative approaches for the quantification and synchronization of behavior at an organismal level, specifically encouraging transdisciplinary collaboration across various scientific fields. The goals include the development of advanced tools for measuring behavior in conjunction with environmental data and the creation of predictive models that encompass complex behaviors and underlying neural mechanisms. Applications must include a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) and engage a team with diverse expertise, including ethical considerations in research design. The application timeline includes dates for open submissions starting September 9, 2024, with a total anticipated funding of $8 million to support up to ten awards annually. Research outcomes are aimed at significantly impacting knowledge in behavioral science while ensuring inclusivity and adherence to ethical research practices. This funding opportunity emphasizes collaboration between academic institutions and businesses, enhancing research capacity and public trust through diversity in science.
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