Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #RFA-AT-27-002
NIH Solicitation for National Research Network on Human Consciousness
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
April 28, 2026
Respond By
February 08, 2027
Identifier
RFA-AT-27-002
NAICS
541715, 541720
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking applications to establish a national research network focused on foundational research on human consciousness. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH), a collaboration of 14 Institutes, Centers, and Offices - Scope of Work: - Develop and coordinate a national interdisciplinary research network - Advance foundational neuroscience research on human consciousness - Build capacity, develop standards, and create research infrastructure - Provide interdisciplinary cross-training (e.g., workshops, visiting scholar programs) - Participants: - Eligible applicants include government entities, nonprofits, businesses, educational institutions, and other organizations - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or OEMs requested - Services include research network establishment, capacity building, and training - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on uniting expertise from neuroscience, neurology, psychiatry, psychology, anesthesiology, sleep and meditation research, computational science, AI, bioethics, and philosophy - Focus on developing frameworks, standards, and resources to advance understanding of neural mechanisms supporting conscious states - Place of Performance: - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Description
This funding opportunity aims to establish the NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research Network to guide foundational research on human consciousness through a trans-NIH collaboration. The initiative focuses on understanding neural mechanisms supporting conscious states to improve diagnosis and treatment of neurological and systemic illnesses. The network will develop coordination frameworks, standards, and infrastructure, uniting expertise across multiple disciplines to advance rigorous and ethically grounded research. It will also provide interdisciplinary training opportunities and create resources to support biomedical research on consciousness.