Cellular and Molecular Biology of Complex Brain Disorders (R01 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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Grant

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Discretionary

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Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Cellular and Molecular Biology of Complex Brain Disorders (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" aimed at advancing research on high-confidence risk factors associated with complex brain disorders such as schizophrenia and depression. This initiative encourages studies that elucidate the intracellular, transcellular, and circuit substrates of neural function, emphasizing hypothesis generation or testing without artificially modeling the disorders. The funding opportunity is significant for fostering innovative research and collaboration within the scientific community, with applications accepted until September 8, 2026, and no budget limits imposed on proposals. Interested applicants can find more information and submit inquiries via the NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or through the provided link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-024.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "Cellular and Molecular Biology of Complex Brain Disorders" under the R01 activity code. This funding opportunity encourages research focused on the biology of high-confidence risk factors associated with complex brain disorders, such as schizophrenia and depression. The research should aim to elucidate the intracellular, transcellular, and circuit substrates of neural function without attempting to model these disorders artificially. Applications may employ various experimental paradigms and should emphasize hypothesis generation or testing while contributing to federally shared data resources. Key dates for application submissions range from October 5, 2023, to September 8, 2026, with no limit on application budgets, reflecting the project's needs. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions and for-profit organizations among others. The NIH stresses the importance of adherence to scientific rigor and encourages the use of novel technologies and resources. Overall, this NOFO represents a significant funding opportunity aiming to deepen the understanding of complex brain disorders through innovative research while fostering collaboration and data-sharing among the scientific community.
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