Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #RFA-DC-27-004
NIH Solicitation for Exploratory Research Using Invasive Neural Recording and Stimulation Technologies
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
September 15, 2025
Identifier
RFA-DC-27-004
NAICS
541715
This opportunity invites exploratory research proposals from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and several of its institutes for studies using invasive neural recording and stimulation technologies in humans. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Participating institutes: NIDCD, NEI, NIA, NIAAA, NIBIB, NICHD, NIDA, NIMH, NINDS, NCCIH - Products/Services Requested: - Exploratory research projects focused on understanding human brain activity through invasive neural recording and stimulation - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Research must be exploratory and establish feasibility for future studies - Participation in an NIH-coordinated consortium working group is required - Develop consensus standards - Address neuroethical considerations - Share standardized data with the scientific community - Focus on invasive surgical procedures for neuroscience research - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the solicitation - Additional Details: - Emphasis on collaboration, data sharing, and ethical standards within the research consortium
Description
The National Institutes of Health, including multiple institutes such as NIDCD, NEI, NIA, and others, intend to reissue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (RFA-DC-27-004) to solicit exploratory research projects. These projects should focus on understanding how neuronal activity in the human brain gives rise to sensations, perceptions, emotions, thoughts, memories, and behaviors using invasive neural recording and stimulation technologies. The research should be exploratory and aim to establish feasibility and early-stage development for future research grants. Recipients will join a consortium to develop consensus standards, including neuroethical considerations, and to share data with the scientific community.