Focus On Neural Engineering Research

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NINDS supports Neural Engineering research through programs in the Divisions of Neuroscience, Translational Research, and Clinical Research. The combined portfolio spans early concept generation, technology development/optimization, translational studies and clinical trials. Funded projects focus on neuroscientific discovery and/or the development of clinical strategies (diagnostic or therapeutic) relevant to disorders of the nervous system. Neural Engineering applications may be funded by NINDS if they focus on technology development relevant to normal or disordered neural function and to the prevention, repair or replacement of compromised neural function. Funded applications include partnerships that span academic entities (biological, bioengineering, biomedical groups), device industries, commercial distribution companies, medical instrument companies, small business concerns, etc. Final stages of translation for FDA investigational device exemption (IDE) and early-stage clinical trials might be a candidate for one of the NINDS cooperative agreement programs. To search the neural engineering projects funded at NIH please go to NIH RePORTER. Many of the NINDS funded neural engineering research focuses on neural interfaces, including neuroprostheses, neuromodulation, brain-computer interface (BCI) devices, prosthetic control, and neural interface technology development.

Estimates of Funding for Various Research, Condition, and Disease Categories

Research/Disease Areas* FY 2021
(Actual)
FY 2022
(Actual)
FY 2023
Estimated
FY 2024
Estimated
Bioengineering $5,720 $6,231 $6,635 $6,762
Biomedical Imaging $2,774 $3,101 $3,265 $3,364
Nanotechnology $729 $765 $805 $826
Biotechnology $7,847 $8,604 $8,960 $9,137
Assistive Technology $394 $392 $418 $421

*Dollars in millions and rounded
 

Proceedings & Outcomes

Resources and Tools

Contacts

Nsini Umoh, Ph.D. | Program Director, Neural Engineering
nsini.umoh@nih.gov

Funding Opportunities 

 

Important Considerations When Preparing Your Application

When developing your research plan and assembling your application materials, consider how these factors can enhance the scientific merits of your work and be enhanced by achieving your scientific goals.

  • Rigor and Transparency
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
  • Data Management and Sharing

Bioengineering Research Grants (BRG, R01) PAR-22-242, PAR-22-243

BRAIN Initiative: Next-Generation Invasive Devices for Recording and Modulation in the Human CNS (UG3/UH3) NS-17-005; (U44 for Small Businesses) NS-17-007

BRAIN Initiative: Clinical Studies to Advance Next-Generation Invasive Devices for Recording and Modulation in the Human CNS (UH3) NS-17-006

Joint NINDS/NIMH Exploratory Neuroscience Research Grant (R21) PA-21-219

NeuroNEXT Clinical Trials (U01, U44) PAR-21-223, PAR-21-224

NINDS Exploratory Clinical Trials (U01, R43/R44, R41/R42) PAR-21-236, PAR-21-266, PAR-21-267

Smart Health and Biomedical Research in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Data Science (SCH, R01) NSF 21-530

Translational Neural Devices (UG3/UH3, U44) RFA-NS-21-021, RFA-NS-21-022

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