How MBHI Can Help
Whether your project is taking shape or you are preparing to submit, our research development team can help you identify a practical next step.
Develop a Proposal
Discuss your research concept, proposal strategy, application requirements, and opportunities to strengthen the scientific narrative.
Find Funding
Explore funding opportunities that fit your research goals and consider the requirements and timing of a potential application.
Build a Collaboration
Connect complementary expertise and explore team science opportunities that can move a brain health project forward.
Meet the Research Development Team
Bring us your question, project idea, or upcoming application. We can help you determine which resources and collaborators may be useful.

Christopher Rojas
Senior Research Development Manager
Chris supports grant development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and proposal planning.

Ara 13
Senior Research Development Manager
Ara supports grant writing, scientific publications, and research program development.
Upcoming NIH Standard Due Dates
Investigator-initiated applications for the October–November 2026 cycle. Review the applicable NIH announcement for full requirements.
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New:
October 5, 2026
Resubmission:
November 5, 2026
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October 16, 2026
Resubmission:
November 16, 2026
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Planning an application?
Begin coordinating with your departmental and research development support teams early to allow time for scientific review, budgeting, and submission.
Deadline information updated September 2026. Institutional deadlines may be earlier than NIH due dates.
MBHI NeuroNotes
Read MBHI’s monthly digest of neuroscience and clinical research, featuring emerging findings, research developments, and resources for the neuroscience community.
Publications & Manuscripts
Explore research from the MBHI community. Select a title to view its publication record on PubMed.
Featured Publication · Epilepsy Research
Building an Ecosystem of Seizure Localization Methods: Neural Fragility as the First Step
eNeuro · March 17, 2026 · PMID: 41760551
Researchers developed an open-source framework in R for analyzing intracranial EEG data and supporting seizure localization research. The framework combines standardized data storage, signal-processing tools, and neural fragility analysis to help researchers share methods and reproduce results.
This study acknowledges support from the Moody Brain Health Institute through Grant #BHI2024-16.
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Jiefei Wang; Anne-Cecile Lesage; Oliver Zhou; Ioannis Malagaris; Sean O’Leary; Liliana Camarillo Rodriguez; Diosely C. Silveira; Zhengjia Wang; Yuanyi Zhang; Patrick J. Karas
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Have a Brain Health Project in Mind?
You do not need a finished proposal to start a conversation. Connect with the MBHI research development team to explore your idea, funding options, or potential collaborators.
Meet the Research Development Team