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Neuroethics Workshop 2014 Summary
Monday, November 3, 2014
BRAIN Feedback Blog: Initial Wave of NIH Grants and Private Investments Announced for BRAIN Initiative
Thursday, October 2, 2014
White House Infographic
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
NIH awards initial $46 million for BRAIN Initiative research
Tuesday, September 30, 2014

September 30, 2014
The National Institutes of Health announced today its first wave of investments totaling $46 million in fiscal year 14 funds to support the goals of the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative.

BRAIN: Launching America’s Next Moonshot (NIH Director’s Blog)
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
NIH embraces bold, 12-year scientific vision for BRAIN Initiative
Thursday, June 5, 2014

June 5, 2014
New report outlines initiative goals, budget, and timeline.

NIH announces six funding opportunities for the BRAIN Initiative in fiscal 2014
Tuesday, December 17, 2013

December 17, 2013
Opportunities focus on developing tools and technologies for advancing our understanding of brain circuitry.

NIH approves high-priority research within BRAIN Initiative 
Monday, September 16, 2013

September 16, 2013
Projects seek to enhance understanding of the brain.

Video of Open for Questions with NIH Director Francis Collins (Whitehouse.gov)
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
WhiteHouse.Gov Blog: BRAIN Initiative Challenges Researchers to Unlock Mysteries of Human Mind
Tuesday, April 2, 2013

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