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Preclinical Proof of Concept for Novel Recording/Modulation Technologies in Human CNS

Funds preclinical testing for novel neural recording and modulation technologies before clinical transition.

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RFA-NS-24-031, issued under the NIH BRAIN Initiative with NINDS as lead Institute, funds R18 research grants for preclinical proof-of-concept studies on novel technologies for recording and modulating neural activity in the human central nervous system. The R18 mechanism is NIH's research demonstration and dissemination instrument, supporting projects that establish a technology's feasibility befo…

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Funds R18 research grants for preclinical proof-of-concept studies on novel technologies for recording and modulating neural activity in the human central nervous system.

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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.29 Jan 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: 24 Jul 2026Source: braininitiative.nih.gov