BRAIN Initiative: Brain-Behavior Quantification and Synchronization Transformative and Integrative Models of Behavior at the Organismal Level (U01 Clinical Trials 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

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Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced 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 Trials Not Allowed)." This initiative seeks applications that propose innovative research to develop and validate advanced tools for the high-resolution measurement of behavior in non-human animal models, while integrating behavioral, neural, and environmental data to understand behavior as a complex dynamic system. The funding, estimated at $8 million, supports projects with a maximum duration of five years and requires a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) to promote inclusivity in research. Interested applicants should refer to the full announcement for detailed instructions and submit their proposals by October 9, 2026, to the NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Department of Health and Human Services has announced a funding opportunity focused on the BRAIN Initiative: Brain-Behavior Quantification and Synchronization (BBQS). This initiative aims to support research that uses non-human animal models to develop, validate, and apply innovative methods for the multidimensional measurement of behavior and neural activity. The goal is to enhance understanding of behavior as a complex dynamic system by integrating behavioral, neural, and environmental data. Key objectives include forming interdisciplinary teams, creating advanced sensing technologies, and producing computational models that capture behavior-environment relationships. Proposals must incorporate a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) to foster inclusivity in research. With an estimated funding of $8 million, NIH invites applications with a maximum project duration of five years, with an emphasis on novel methodologies that push the boundaries of traditional research paradigms. The application process involves comprehensive instructions, including adherence to NIH Grants Policy, and requires significant support from participating NIH institutes. This funding opportunity reflects NIH's commitment to advancing behavioral science and improving public health through innovative interdisciplinary research.
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