BRAIN Initiative Cell Atlas Network (BICAN): Specialized Collaboratory on Human, Non-human Primate, and Mouse Brain Cell Atlases (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Background
Since 2014, the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative has aimed to accelerate the development and application of innovative neurotechnologies. This enables researchers to produce a new dynamic picture of the brain that reveals how individual cells and complex neural circuits interact in both time and space. The overarching goal of the BICAN is to build reference brain cell atlases that will be widely used throughout the research community. This provides a molecular and anatomical foundational framework for the study of brain function and disorders.

Grant Details
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) intends to support a group of Specialized Collaboratories. These will adopt scalable technology platforms and streamlined sampling strategies and assay cascade to create comprehensive and highly granular brain cell atlases in human, non-human primates, mouse, and other species. This will be done in coordination and collaboration with other BRAIN Initiative Cell Atlas Network (BICAN) projects. In particular, the Specialized Collaboratories are expected to complement the Comprehensive Centers in BICAN with distinct capabilities, competencies, and research aims.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education, For-Profit Organizations, Small Businesses, Local Governments, State Governments, County Governments, City or Township Governments, Special District Governments, Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized), Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized), Federal Government including the NIH Intramural Program, U.S. Territory or Possession, Independent School Districts, Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities, Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Faith-based or Community-based Organizations, Regional Organizations, Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions). Foreign Institutions are also eligible to apply.

Period of Performance
The maximum project period is 3 years. The open date for submission is January 01, 2023. The expiration date for this grant opportunity is February 02, 2024.

Grant Value
The issuing IC and partner components intend to commit an estimated total of $6M per fiscal year to fund 4-8 Specialized Collaboratories. Application budgets are not limited but need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed project.