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Mapping the human brain: comparing the US and EU Grand Challenges†

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  • Dolores Modic
  • Maryann P. Feldman

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The US Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies Grand Challenge and the EU Human Brain Project Future and Emerging Technologies Flagship, though seemingly similar in many dimensions, have distinct features that have been shaped by politics and institutional systems. This article documents the history of the two projects and compares their organization and funding mechanisms. While there is a call for Grand Challenges to motivate science, organizational factors and the mechanisms for allocating funding will have a great influence on the ultimate project outcomes. These two divergent examples suggest alternative strategies to consider when organizing future Grand Challenges, and provide context that should be considered when evaluating the outcomes of large public investments in science.

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  • Dolores Modic & Maryann P. Feldman, 2017. "Mapping the human brain: comparing the US and EU Grand Challenges†," Science and Public Policy, Oxford University Press, vol. 44(3), pages 440-449.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:scippl:v:44:y:2017:i:3:p:440-449.
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    1. R. Douglas Fields, 2013. "Neuroscience: Map the other brain," Nature, Nature, vol. 501(7465), pages 25-27, September.
    2. Quirin Schiermeier & Alison Abbott, 2016. "Flagship brain project releases neuro-computing tools," Nature, Nature, vol. 532(7597), pages 18-18, April.
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    1. Christopher S Hayter & Albert N Link, 2020. "Governance mechanisms enabling inter-organizational adaptation: Lessons from grand challenge R&D programs," Science and Public Policy, Oxford University Press, vol. 47(2), pages 271-282.
    2. Stephen Brammer & Layla Branicki & Martina Linnenluecke & Tom Smith, 2019. "Grand challenges in management research: Attributes, achievements, and advancement," Australian Journal of Management, Australian School of Business, vol. 44(4), pages 517-533, November.

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