Genetic Architecture of Mental Disorders in Ancestrally Diverse Populations II (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Others

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Health

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Cooperative Agreement

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Discretionary

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Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Genetic Architecture of Mental Disorders in Ancestrally Diverse Populations II (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" aimed at enhancing the understanding of psychiatric disorders through gene discovery in cohorts of African ancestry. This initiative seeks applications for cooperative agreements that utilize modern genomic techniques and clinical assessments, emphasizing the importance of inclusive research to identify risk variants across diverse populations. The program is part of the Ending Disparities in Mental Health (EDIfy-MH) initiative, which aims to address historical biases in mental health research and promote health equity. Interested applicants can find more details and submit proposals by February 13, 2026, with the application submission opening on September 11, 2024. For inquiries, contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the additional information link at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-240.html.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), has issued a funding opportunity titled "Genetic Architecture of Mental Disorders in Ancestrally Diverse Populations." This initiative aims to enhance understanding of psychiatric disorders by accelerating gene discovery within non-European ancestry cohorts. The funding seeks cooperative agreements to fall under the U01 activity code, and proposes projects that utilize modern genomic techniques alongside clinical assessments. The program emphasizes the importance of inclusive research, advocating for diversity in population studies to identify risk variants relevant across varying ancestries. Applications must incorporate career development and community engagement components, fostering a collaborative research culture while addressing health equity in global mental health. Key dates include application submission opening on September 11, 2024, with an expiration date of February 14, 2026. Projects should plan for rigorous data sharing and adherence to NIH policies, and the awarded grants will support initiatives for up to five years. Principally, this funding opportunity underscores the NIH’s commitment to correcting historical biases in mental health research, thereby enriching scientific understanding across diverse populations.
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