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BRAIN Initiative: Theories, Models and Methods for Analysis of Complex Data from the Brain (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Federal funding opportunity RFA-DA-27-004 from National Institutes of Health (Department of Health and Human Services).

Apply on Grants.gov →Application closes November 8, 2027

Posted: September 16, 2025
Closes: November 8, 2027
Cost sharing: No
Instrument: Grant
Assistance listing: 93.213, 93.867, 93.853, 93.866, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.372, 93.173, 93.865
Category: Education, Health, Income Security and Social Services
Archives: December 14, 2027

Program funding history

Awards made under Assistance Listing 93.213 (one of 11 on this opportunity) across FY2025–FY2027, from public federal spending records.

FY2025 obligated: $115.4M
FY2026 obligated: $119M
FY2027 (to date) obligated: $0
Awards in window: 635

Top recipients: University of California, San Diego, The General Hospital Corporation, Yale Univ, The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation, University of California Irvine

Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed October 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →

Synopsis

The Theories, Models and Methods (TMM) initiative will support the development of computational tools for understanding dynamic brain circuits that are made broadly accessible to the greater research community. This program supports applications focused on tool building and dissemination in the domain of theories about neural circuit mechanisms, models of circuit structure and function, and/or computational methods of analysis spanning across scales from neurons to behavior. The development of novel theories, computational models and methods for understanding brain function will help characterize fundamental principles of brain function and organization, characterize cellular and circuit-level neural computations over time in different regions, and understand how interactions of multiple brain circuits enable flexible behaviors and contribute to brain-wide neural dynamics. These tools will be critical for developing treatments such as closed loop systems for brain disorders including Parkinsons disease and major depressive disorder.

Who can apply

State governments
City or township governments
Independent school districts
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
County governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Small businesses
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Special district governments
Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; U.S. Territory or Possession.

How to apply

Applications go through the official government listing. Grants Radar links you straight to the source — applying is free.

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Agency contact: National Institutes of Health · [email protected] · 301-402-2541

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