BRAIN Blog

This two-day, in-person workshop, taking place on July 13-14, 2023, provides a hands-on opportunity to learn how to use software tools developed in part at the Allen institute. Applications are due February 15, 2023. 

February 03, 2023

Dr. Sumaira Zamurrad is an F32 award recipient who used the funding opportunity to study neural circuits in Drosophila models. The F32 funding opportunity supports the research training of promising researchers early in their postdoctoral training period. 

February 02, 2023

This Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) encourages new applications for developing informatics infrastructure for the Brain Behavior Quantification and Synchronization (BBQS) research program. The next application deadline is June 9, 2023. 

February 01, 2023

Dr. Hongkui Zeng received the Pradel Research Award and Dr. Karl Deisseroth received the Japan Prize in Life Sciences. 

January 30, 2023

This Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) encourages applications for administrative supplements for research and capacity building efforts related to bioethical issues. Applications are due by February 17, 2023. 

January 25, 2023

This virtual workshop, taking place February 1-2, 2023, is designed to help both new and experienced applicants understand the National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants process. Registration is now open! 

January 20, 2023

The BRAIN Initiative will host a webinar on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 for researchers interested in team science research opportunities and in applying for a U01 or U19 funding opportunity announcement (FOA). 

January 19, 2023

The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), one of the participating institutes in the NIH BRAIN Initiative, will host an informative workshop on BRAIN funding opportunities for prospective NIDCD applicants.

January 13, 2023
A message to the community from Dr. John Ngai, Director of the NIH BRAIN Initiative.
January 12, 2023

This Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) encourages BRAIN Initiative research targeting interoceptive processes and circuits. The next application deadline is June 15, 2023. 

January 11, 2023