Scientific Area of Research
The Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience cluster supports research focused on higher brain functions that underlie complex behavioral
phenomena such as learning, memory, attention, language, cognition, emotion, movement, the wakefulness-sleep cycle, response
to pain, and feeding. These phenomena depend on the integrated functioning of neural circuits and systems. Funded research
involves human or animal subjects and employs advanced methods of neuroscience which are used to measure brain structure and
function as well as neural activity associated with specific cognitive and behavioral processes.
Current Funding Announcements
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Requests for Application (RFA)
(Sorted by Application Receipt Date)
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Research on Causal Factors and Interventions that Promote and Support the Careers of Women in Biomedical and Behavioral Science
and Engineering (R01) [Summary]
Application Receipt Date: October 22, 2008
Letter of Intent Date: September 22, 2008
Announcement Number: RFA-GM-09-012
Funding Contact:
Linda Porter, Ph.D.
Program Area:
Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience
Program Announcements (PA)
(Sorted by Application Receipt Date)
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Academic Research Enhancement Award (R15) [Summary]
Application Receipt Date: October 25, 2008
Announcement Number: PA-06-042
Funding Contact:
Randall Stewart, Ph.D.
Program Area:
Neural Environment, Neurodegeneration, Neurogenetics, Repair and Plasticity, Technology Development, Training and Career Development, Office of Minority Health and Research, Channels, Synapses and Neural Circuits, Clinical Trials, Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience
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Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research [Summary]
Application Receipt Date: November 15, 2008
Announcement Number: PA-08-190
Funding Contact:
Michelle Jones-London, Ph.D.
Program Area:
Neural Environment, Neurodegeneration, Neurogenetics, Repair and Plasticity, Office of Minority Health and Research, Channels, Synapses and Neural Circuits, Clinical Trials, Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience
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Research Supplements to Promote Re-Entry into Biomedical and Behavioral Research Careers [Summary]
Application Receipt Date: November 15, 2008
Announcement Number: PA-08-191
Funding Contact:
Michelle Jones-London, Ph.D.
Program Area:
Neural Environment, Neurodegeneration, Neurogenetics, Repair and Plasticity, Technology Development, Office of Minority Health and Research, Channels, Synapses and Neural Circuits, Clinical Trials, Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience
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PHS 2008-02 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH for Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Applications (Parent STTR [R41/R42]) [Summary]
Application Receipt Date: December 5, 2008
Announcement Number: PA-08-051
Funding Contact: NINDS Funding
Program Area:
Neural Environment, Neurodegeneration, Neurogenetics, Repair and Plasticity, Technology Development, Training and Career Development, Office of Minority Health and Research, Channels, Synapses and Neural Circuits, Clinical Trials, Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience, Training and Career Development
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PHS 2008-02 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH, CDC, and FDA for Small Business Innovation Research Grant Applications (Parent
SBIR [R43/R44]) [Summary]
Application Receipt Date: December 5, 2008
Announcement Number: PA-08-050
Funding Contact: NINDS Funding
Program Area:
Neural Environment, Neurodegeneration, Neurogenetics, Repair and Plasticity, Technology Development, Training and Career Development, Office of Minority Health and Research, Channels, Synapses and Neural Circuits, Clinical Trials, Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience
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NIH/AHRQ Confirms Plans to Transition the G7, G8, G11, G13, G20, S11, S21 and S22 to Electronic Applications and Announces
Delay in Transition of K, F, T and Complex Grant Programs [Summary]
Release Date: January 19, 2007
Announcement Number: NOT-OD-07-038
Funding Contact: NINDS Funding
Program Area:
Neural Environment, Neurodegeneration, Neurogenetics, Repair and Plasticity, Technology Development, Training and Career Development, Office of Minority Health and Research, Channels, Synapses and Neural Circuits, Clinical Trials, Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience
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Policy Revision of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) for Competing Program Project (P01)
and Unsolicited Center Grant (P50) Applications [Summary]
Release Date: May 15, 2007
Announcement Number: NOT-NS-07-010
Funding Contact:
Robert Finkelstein, Ph.D.
Program Area:
Neural Environment, Neurodegeneration, Neurogenetics, Repair and Plasticity, Technology Development, Training and Career Development, Office of Minority Health and Research, Channels, Synapses and Neural Circuits, Clinical Trials, Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience
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Amendment to NOT-NS-07-010: Policy Revision of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) for Competing
Program Project (P01/P50) Grant Applications [Summary]
Release Date: February 6, 2008
Announcement Number: NOT-NS-08-010
Funding Contact:
Emmeline Edwards, Ph.D.
Program Area:
Neural Environment, Neurodegeneration, Neurogenetics, Repair and Plasticity, Technology Development, Training and Career Development, Office of Minority Health and Research, Channels, Synapses and Neural Circuits, Clinical Trials, Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience, Training and Career Development
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Additional Information
The Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience Cluster supports research in the following major programmatic areas:
- Pain
- Sleep and Circadian Rhythms
- Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience
- Complex Neural Circuits, Networks, and Systems
- Sensorimotor Integration, Motor Control and Learning
- Adaptive and Rehabilitative Strategies for Sensory and Motor Recovery
- Neuroendocrinology
- Diabetes and Obesity
The mission of the Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience Cluster (SCN) is to:
- Support and promote research on the neurobiology of higher cognitive functions and other complex behaviors
- Cultivate a more comprehensive understanding of the neuronal circuits underlying cognition, motor, sleep, pain, and other
system functions
- Encourage new and improved innovative research approaches, including imaging, computational techniques, databases, and informatics.
To support its mission, SCN:
- Encourages and supports research on higher brain functions that underlie complex behaviors such as learning, memory, language,
cognition, emotion, movement, attention, regulation of the wakefulness-sleep cycle, food intake, regulation of body weight,
pain and other sensory perceptions, and response to pain.
- Provides grant opportunities in such fields as pain research and neuroinformatics
- Supports study of brain structure and function, and neural activity associated with cognitive and behavioral processes in
humans and experimental animals with non-invasive functional imaging methods such as PET (positron emission tomography), fMRI
(functional magnetic resonance imaging), simultaneous multi-electrode array in vivo electrophysiological recordings of brain
and muscle activity, as well as combining imaging with EEG and MEG to improve temporal and spatial resolution for structural
and functional analysis of the brain
- Promotes and supports basic research on brain structure and function in sensorimotor integration, motor control and learning
in normal and impaired conditions. Encourages efforts in translational research in developing adaptive and rehabilitative
strategies for functional sensorimotor recovery in patients with motor or sensory impairment as a result of neurological disorders
such as stroke sequalae.
- Supports study of brain structure and function, and neural activity associated with cognitive and behavioral processes in
humans with non-invasive functional imaging methods such as PET (positron emission tomography), fMRI (functional magnetic
resonance imaging), neuroinformatics, as well as combining imaging with EEG and MEG to improve temporal and spatial resolution
for structural and functional analysis of the brain.
- Promotes the identification of surrogate markers to detect early changes in brain structure and function, which may be crucial
in developmental stages, disease processes, treatment outcome measures, neural substrate for recovery throughout the lifespan.
- Initiates, plans and implements workshops to gather and disseminate knowledge in these domains, which will offer new insights
and treatment approaches for cognitive or sensorimotor impairments as a result of neurological disorders.
Workshops and Summaries
- Detection and Disclosure of Incidental Findings in Neuroimaging Research January 6-7, 2005
- Cognitive Rehabilitation Interventions: Moving From Bench To Bedside September 23-24, 2004
- Pediatric Functional Neuroimaging: A Trans-NIH Workshop May 24-26, 2004
- Frontiers of Knowledge in Sleep & Sleep Disorders March 29-30, 2004
- Trans-NIH initiative, Cognitive and Emotional Health Project: The Healthy Brain
- About Faces: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Science of Face Perception, September 19-21, 2003
- Executive Function: Current Knowledge and Future Research Opportunities, June 15-17, 2003
- Effects of Sleep Disorders and Sleep Restriction on Adherence to Cardiovascular & Other Disease Treatment Regimens, March
11-12, 2003
- Neurobiology of Craniofacial/Deep Tissue Persistent Pain March 13-14, 2002
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/ Complex Regional Pain Syndromes (CRPS): State-of-the-Science December 15, 2001
- Emotional and Behavioral Health in Persons with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities November 29 - December 1, 2001
- Cognitive and Emotional Health In Minority Children: Working Group Meeting July 23-24, 2001
- Cognitive and Emotional Aspects of Parkinson's Disease: Working Group Meeting January 25-26, 2001
- Opportunities in Cognitive Neuroscience Research: Neuroimaging and Beyond November 28-29, 2000
- 21st Century Prevention and Management of Migraine Headaches June 8-9, 2000
- Trigeminal Neuralgia: Opportunities for Research and Treatment September 14, 1999
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Personnel
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Systems & Cognitive Neuroscience Cluster
Neuroscience Center
6001 Executive Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20892-9523
Rockville, MD 20852-9523 (Courier Only)
Phone (301)496-9964
Fax (301)402-2060