BRAIN Initiative: Team-Research BRAIN Circuit Programs - TeamBCP (U19 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Others

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Income Security and Social Services

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Cooperative Agreement

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Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity under the BRAIN Initiative titled "Team-Research BRAIN Circuit Programs - TeamBCP" (RFA-NS-22-040), aimed at supporting interdisciplinary research teams that investigate the dynamics of neural circuits related to behavior. This initiative encourages collaboration among diverse teams, integrating expertise from neurobiology, data sciences, and engineering to enhance understanding of neural systems associated with perception, motivation, and decision-making. The NIH plans to commit an estimated total of $22 million to fund up to five new awards each year, with awards lasting a maximum of five years and a possibility for one renewal. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by September 13, 2024, and can direct inquiries to the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services has announced a funding opportunity under the BRAIN Initiative titled "Team-Research BRAIN Circuit Programs - TeamBCP" (RFA-NS-22-040). This initiative aims to support interdisciplinary research teams focusing on the dynamics of neural circuits related to behavior through collaboration and innovative technologies. Applications are encouraged from diverse teams, promoting inclusivity and cross-disciplinary approaches in neurobiology, data sciences, and engineering. The awards will be granted for a maximum of five years, with a possibility of one renewal, and require the submission of detailed data management and sharing plans. Key focuses include understanding neural systems tied to perception, motivation, and decision-making, employing advanced recording methods, and developing new theoretical models. To comply, applicants must form multi-Principal Investigator teams and submit a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives, ensuring inclusivity in research design and execution. The NIH plans to commit an estimated total of $22 million to fund up to five new awards each year under this initiative. This RFA emphasizes the necessity for cooperative data sharing and integration of new technologies across research teams to foster comprehensive understanding in neuroscience and to address complex behavioral phenomena.
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