RFA-NS-27-001: BRAIN Initiative: Research Resource Grants for Technology Integration and Dissemination (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Sponsor: NIH
Internal Deadline: 09/01/2026
Institutional Submission Limit: varies
Program Website

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) supports efforts to disseminate resources for integration into neuroscience research practice. The resource(s) should be relevant to the goals of the BRAIN Initiative as outlined in the "BRAIN 2025: A Scientific Vision" and "The BRAIN Initiative 2.0: From Cells to Circuits, Toward Cures" and shared broadly to the neuroscience community. The resource(s) should address compelling needs of neuroscience researchers that are otherwise unavailable or impractical in their current form. Activities must include dissemination of an existing resource, and may include one or more of the following activities: distribution of tools and reagents; user training on the usage of new technologies or techniques; providing access to existing technology platforms and/or specialized facilities; minor improvements to increase the scale/efficiency of resource production and delivery; minor adaptations to meet the needs of a user community.

 

Projects may accomplish this goal by engaging in one or more of the following types of activities:

• Production and distribution of reagents (e.g., antibodies, chemical probes, transgenic lines) using quality control manufacturing processes


• Services providing customized instrumentation based on end user needs


• Provision of state-of-art components, devices, or integrated systems (e.g., for assaying neural activity and/or connectivity) either distributed to end users or operated as specialized core facilities with user engagement


• Resources focused on enabling the translation of neurotechnologies for human use


• Maintenance, minor enhancements, and distribution of open-source computational models and software packages


• User facilities that enable scientists from outside institutions to utilize specialized tools or techniques


• Training in usage of the resource

 

Applicant organizations may submit more than one application, provided that each application is scientifically distinct.

Submission Process

Limited submissions MUST be coordinated with the Office of the Vice President for Research.

If interested in applying for this opportunity, please combine the following items into a single PDF and email to resdev@mailbox.sc.edu by 5pm on the INTERNAL DEADLINE above:

• Cover page with grant program name & number (if applicable) to which you are applying, your project title, PI (name, department/unit, & email), and list of co-PIs/key collaborators (name & department/unit)
• a two-page project abstract addressing key components/criteria for this specific grant program
• a 2-3 page CV/biosketch for the PI (SCiENcv preferred)