Drug Discovery For Nervous System Disorders (R21 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
ID: 336600Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $275K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Drug Discovery For Nervous System Disorders," aimed at advancing research in the identification and development of novel therapeutic compounds for nervous system disorders. This initiative encourages innovative projects focused on the discovery, synthesis, and preclinical testing of compounds, particularly targeting conditions such as substance use disorders and cognitive decline, without involving clinical trials. Applicants can request up to $275,000 over a two-year period, with the application deadline set for January 7, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov, and additional information can be found at the provided link: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-22-032.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through its National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces a funding opportunity aimed at advancing drug discovery for nervous system disorders. This initiative, titled "Drug Discovery For Nervous System Disorders," is a reissue of PAR-19-146 and supported by components including the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The program particularly encourages innovative research focused on the identification and synthesis of novel therapeutic compounds targeting conditions such as substance use disorders (SUD) and aging-related cognitive decline. The funding opportunity allows for grant applications through an R21 Exploratory/Developmental mechanism, emphasizing early-stage projects that do not propose clinical trials. Applicants can request a maximum of $275,000 over two years, with submission deadlines scheduled throughout 2022 and 2023. The program stresses the importance of novel approaches in therapeutic discovery, including the use of machine learning in drug design and the development of preclinical testing methodologies. This funding initiative reflects a commitment to fostering groundbreaking research that can lead to effective treatments for mental illnesses and neurological disorders, supporting the NIH's overarching goal of translating scientific findings into health improvements. Interested applicants are advised to consult specific guidelines and submit their proposals via the appropriate electronic platforms.
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