Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Promoting Equity Through BRAIN Technology Partnerships (R34 - Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
ID: 356196Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $225K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is forecasting a funding opportunity announcement for the initiative titled "Promoting Equity Through BRAIN Technology Partnerships" under the R34 grant mechanism, which does not allow clinical trials. This initiative aims to facilitate the dissemination and integration of validated tools from the BRAIN Initiative to institutions that have historically received limited NIH support, thereby fostering meaningful collaborations and innovative projects. The anticipated Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is expected to be published in Fall 2024, with applications due in early 2025, and a total funding ceiling of $225,000 per award. Interested applicants, specifically private institutions of higher education, should prepare for the application process, as the estimated award date is set for December 1, 2025.

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