Priority Programme “Sensing LOOPS: Cortico-subcortical Interactions for Adaptive Sensing” (SPP 2411)
The German Research Foundation's SPP 2411 funds research on cortico-subcortical brain circuits and plasticity driving adaptive sensing and cross-sensory integration in mammals.
Funder: German Research Foundation
Due Dates: January 27, 2027 (elan portal registration for first-time submitters) | February 3, 2027 (proposal submission)
Funding Amounts: Typically supports 3-year interdisciplinary research projects; funding amount based on justified project needs.
Summary: Funds research on cortico-subcortical brain circuits enabling adaptive sensing in mammals, emphasizing plasticity, natural behaviors, and cross-sensory comparisons.
Key Information: First-time DFG applicants must register in elan by January 27, 2027.
Description
This program supports interdisciplinary research projects investigating cortico-subcortical interactions underlying adaptive sensing in mammals. The focus is on understanding plasticity mechanisms, studying circuit function in naturalistic and ecologically relevant contexts, and enabling direct comparisons across sensory systems. Projects should integrate experimental and computational approaches and address circuit dynamics at multiple timescales. The initiative encourages collaborative efforts to uncover fundamental principles of adaptive sensory processing.
