Collaborative Research in Computational Neuroscience | 24 510

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The Collaborative Research in Computational Neuroscience (CRCNS) grant opportunity, administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in partnership with other US and international funding organizations, supports collaborative projects that use computational approaches to better understand the nervous system. The program is built around the idea that computational neuroscience pulls together theory, models, data analysis, and technical methods from neuroscience, computer science, engineering, mathematics, and related fields to explain how nervous systems are structured and how they function. The research emphasis is broad and can span levels of analysis from molecules and cells to circuits, systems, behavior, and cognition, with the larger goal of accelerating scientific insight into normal neural function, the mechanisms behind neurological and psychiatric disorders, and the computational strategies the brain and nervous system use to process information.

CRCNS accepts two main types of submissions. First are Research Proposals, which describe collaborative research projects in computational neuroscience. These can include developing and testing computational models, creating new analysis methods for neural data, integrating theory with experiments, and other collaborative research activities aligned with the participating agencies missions. Second are Data Sharing Proposals, which focus on enabling the sharing of datasets and related resources. These proposals are intended to strengthen the broader research community by improving access to data, tools, and other assets that can be reused for additional discovery, replication, and method development.

A major feature of this opportunity is its explicit support for both domestic and international collaboration. In addition to US-only teams, CRCNS welcomes projects that include international partners and, in some cases, pursue parallel funding from partner agencies outside the United States. The solicitation describes established pathways for bilateral collaborations between the United States and specific partner countries, including Germany, France, Israel, Japan, and Spain, as well as multilateral collaborations involving the United States and two or more CRCNS partner countries. Because international funding arrangements vary by country and agency, investigators outside the United States are directed to follow the country-specific guidance in Section VIII of the solicitation, including any limitations or special requirements. For applicants trying to determine whether a project fits a particular agency focus, the solicitation encourages direct communication with the appropriate program contacts listed in Section VIII.

Proposal review and coordination are managed by NSF, but the evaluation is conducted jointly with the participating domestic and foreign funding organizations. The program uses a joint panel review process shared across the participating funders, which is meant to provide coordinated feedback and consistent assessment for collaborative, multi-agency projects. Additional operational details about review and program processes are referenced in Section VI of the solicitation.

Eligibility is limited to specific applicant categories within the United States. Eligible applicants include US-based for-profit organizations (including small businesses) with strong research or education capabilities and an emphasis on innovation; US-based non-profit, non-academic organizations such as independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, and professional societies that are directly tied to research or educational activities; and US institutions of higher education, including accredited two-year and four-year colleges and universities (including community colleges) with a US campus, submitting on behalf of faculty. US Department of Energy National Laboratories are also eligible to apply. If a proposal plans to route funding to an international branch campus of a US institution (including through subawards or consultants), the application must explain why the international site is beneficial and why the work cannot be performed at the US campus.

From the funding opportunity record, CRCNS is a discretionary grant program in the science and technology/research and development category, with an expected number of about 30 awards. The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number 24-510, with an original closing date of November 13, 2024. An award ceiling is not specified in the provided source information, which typically means applicants need to consult the full solicitation for any budgeting expectations, typical award sizes, and duration guidance.

• The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Collaborative Research in Computational Neuroscience" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.041, 47.049, 47.070, 47.074, 47.075, 47.079, 81.049, 93.173, 93.213, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.853, 93.865, 93.866, 93.867.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2023-12-09.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-11-13. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

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