NeuroTech Harbor - Transition: Finishing and Handing Off Neurotechnology Projects
Official title: NeuroTech Harbor - Transition
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11601072 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Johns Hopkins-led program to wrap up and smoothly hand off neurotechnology projects funded by NIH, ensuring all results, plans, and documentation are ready for the next phase or closure.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $393,899 |
| NIH project number | 3U54EB033664-05SG |
| Project ID | NIH-11601072 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
This grant focuses on project completion and planning; it does not enroll patients directly, but the technologies under development may eventually benefit people with nervous system diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients will not participate in this grant as subjects; it concentrates on project transition and documentation.
What this research studies
This grant supports a structured ending and transition plan for neurotechnology projects, including evaluating progress, finalizing milestones, and creating tailored transition plans for each team. It funds communication with project teams, coordination among program staff, and completion of Year 5 reports and closeout activities. The goal is to preserve scientific advances and ensure a clear path for future development or closure. The work is centered on responsibly finishing projects that aim to improve neurotechnology for nervous system diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could see more seamless development and continuation of promising neurotechnologies that may improve diagnosis, treatment, or management of nervous system conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Past transition and closeout activities in similar NIH neurotechnology programs have helped maintain continuity and accelerate future deployment of useful technologies.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sarma, Sridevi V. — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Sarma, Sridevi V.
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.