Project Grant 2402391

The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $100,000 Project Grant under the CFDA program 47.079 - Office of International Science and Engineering to the University of Chicago. The goal of this 4-year collaborative U.S.-Swiss project is to advance the understanding of the neural and behavioral underpinnings of working memory, which is crucial for a wide range of intelligent behaviors. The project aims to investigate the specific computational role of neurally active representations in working memory storage and manipulation. This research will provide critical insights into how neural activity supports the ability to hold relevant information in the focus of attention. The project is funded through the NSF-SNSF Lead Agency Opportunity, where NSF provides funding for the U.S. investigators at the University of Chicago and the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) funds the Swiss partners.