NIH BRAIN Initiative logo
BRAIN Initiative Research Grants

New Technologies and Novel Approaches for Recording and Modulation in the Nervous System

Funds research projects on new neurotechnology methods for neural recording and modulation.

Between cyclesNIH BRAIN InitiativeUnited States
View on funder site
About

RFA-NS-25-018, issued under the NIH BRAIN Initiative with NINDS as lead Institute, funds R01 investigator-initiated research grants to develop new technologies and novel approaches for recording and modulating neural activity in the nervous system. This NOFO represents the core technology-development track of the BRAIN Initiative, targeting innovations such as new electrode materials, wireless neu…

What this grant funds

Funds R01 investigator-initiated research projects developing new technologies and novel approaches for recording and modulating activity in the nervous system.

Key facts
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.—
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.—
Funding analytics

Sign up free to see the funding breakdown

Create free accountSign in
Industries

Sign up free to see the industries in scope

Create free accountSign in
Eligibility criteria

Sign up free to see the full eligibility

Create free accountSign in
Timeline

Sign up free to see the timeline

Create free accountSign in
Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: braininitiative.nih.gov