Phase 1 of the Neuromod Prize was open to all entrants who met the eligibility criteria. At the discretion of the National Institutes of Health, additional phases of the competition may follow Phase 1 in 2022 and beyond.
Phase 1 timeline
Competition launch
January 18, 2022
Submissions open and Phase 1 begins.
Virtual information session
February 7, 2022
Webinar covering competition details, plus SPARC team Q&A.
Technical considerations panel
March 9, 2022
Virtual panel and Q&A with government speakers.
Submission deadline
April 28, 2022
Eligible participants were required to submit concept papers by 4:59 p.m. EDT.
Winner announcement
June 2022
Up to eight Phase 1 winners will receive a share of the $800,000 prize pool.
Phase 2 begins
Late Summer 2022
Details of the planned second phase will be announced.