Neuromodulation/Neurostimulation Device Development for Mental Health Applications (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Key Information
Due Date: January 7, 2025
Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Source: Federal
Funding Category:
Health & Human Services
Funding Amount: $581,371
Funding Type: Grant
Match Required: No
Contact Info:
OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov
See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.
Overview
The grant is open for applications focusing on two areas. The first is ideating and developing absolutely new devices for brain stimulation. The second area is centered on enhancing the effectiveness of existing brain stimulation devices approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These enhancements can be achieved by making significant improvements to the device's hardware or software.
For those seeking to create innovative devices, the focus should be on developing advanced stimulation techniques that surpass current electrical/magnetic stimulation models. These new methods should have better spatiotemporal precision and incorporate multi-focal, closed-loop approaches.
If the goal is to enhance current capabilities, the improvements should significantly increase the device's spatial resolution, depth of delivery, and precision. It's important to clarify that minor changes like software updates aren't considered significant enhancement under this grant.
Applications should be submitted by multidisciplinary teams. Ideally, these teams should possess a variety of skills and expertise in systems neuroscience, engineering, clinical practices, and regulatory affairs to be considered for this grant.
Key Dates
Open Date: October 12, 2021
Application Due Date: January 7, 2025
Estimated Award Date: Not Specified
Additional Details
Eligible Activities
- Research and Development
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
- County governments
- City, village or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Small businesses