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Development and Validation of Novel Tools to Probe Cell-Specific and Circuit-Specific Processes in the Brain

Funds new methods to study brain cells and circuits with tools for deeper neural research.

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RFA-MH-26-170, issued under the NIH BRAIN Initiative with NIMH as lead Institute, funds R01 research grants to develop and validate novel tools for probing cell-type-specific and circuit-specific processes in the brain. The R01 is NIH's core investigator-initiated research mechanism, supporting hypothesis-driven projects that typically run three to five years and require substantial preliminary da…

What this grant funds

Funds R01 research projects developing and validating novel tools to probe cell-type-specific and circuit-specific processes in the brain, led by NIMH under the BRAIN Initiative.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.9 Feb 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: braininitiative.nih.gov