This $389,735 Project Grant award from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) under the Mental Health Research Grants (CFDA 93.242) program will fund research to identify the neural correlates of mental simulation in multi-step planning. The primary awardee, New York University (NYU), will conduct a study using fMRI, MEG neuroimaging, and eye-tracking to map brain regions representing the value of potential moves and features involved in planning evaluations. The research aims to uncover the temporal dynamics of mental simulation during complex planning tasks, as well as individualized planning strategies using deep neural network models. This interdisciplinary project seeks to provide fundamental insights into the neural mechanisms underlying this core aspect of human cognition, with potential long-term implications for understanding and treating planning deficits associated with various mental health disorders. The award period extends from February 2025 to January 2030.
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