Cellular and Molecular Biology of Complex Brain Disorders (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 349026Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

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https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/349026

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-025.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Cellular and Molecular Biology of Complex Brain Disorders (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" aimed at advancing research on high-confidence risk factors associated with complex brain disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This grant encourages exploratory research focused on understanding the intracellular, transcellular, and circuit-level mechanisms of neural function, rather than modeling the disorders themselves. Eligible applicants, including various academic institutions and community organizations, can apply for up to $275,000 over a two-year period, with applications due by September 7, 2026. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the additional information link at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-025.html.

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    The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) issued by the Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), focuses on research into the cellular and molecular biology of complex brain disorders. The R21 Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant encourages investigations into high-confidence risk factors associated with disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, emphasizing intracellular and circuit-level contributions rather than disorder modeling. Eligible applicants, which include academic institutions and nonprofits, may apply for up to $275,000 over two years without the intent to conduct clinical trials. Applications must adhere to stringent guidelines regarding data management and sharing, requiring detailed resource sharing plans. Key dates for submission range from September 16, 2023, with various deadlines through 2026. The NOFO aims to foster innovative research approaches and the development of new tools that could lead to significant advances in understanding complex brain disorders, ultimately bridging the gap between biological mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets.
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