Basic Neurodevelopmental Biology of Circuits and Behavior (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 336636Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/336636

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-22-067.html
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity for research projects focused on the basic neurodevelopmental biology of circuits and behavior, specifically through the R21 grant mechanism. This initiative aims to investigate the dynamic links between the maturation of brain circuits and behaviors in rodents and non-human primates, with an emphasis on understanding how these changes influence cognitive, emotional, and social behaviors. The funding, capped at $275,000 over a two-year period, is open to a diverse range of eligible applicants, including various educational institutions and community organizations. Interested parties should submit their applications by January 7, 2025, and can find additional information and guidelines at the provided NIH link or by contacting the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    PAR-22-067-Full-Announcement.html
    PAR-22-067.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing a funding opportunity through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for research projects focusing on the neurodevelopmental biology of circuits and behavior. Specifically, the funding is aimed at studying the development of brain circuits in rodents and non-human primates and understanding how these changes relate to cognitive, emotional, and social behaviors. This opportunity utilizes the R21 exploratory research grant mechanism, promoting innovative, high-risk projects lacking prior extensive data. Applicants are expected to use in vivo neural measures in awake animals to explore neurodevelopmental trajectories across multiple time points. Key aspects include a two-year budget cap of $275,000 and eligibility for various institutions, including universities and non-profits. Applications must adhere to specified guidelines and submission processes via Grants.gov. Review criteria will evaluate the significance, innovation, and approach of submitted studies, particularly emphasizing their potential impact on mental health research. The funding announcement underscores the importance of bridging basic neurodevelopment with behavioral health issues and encourages applications that help fill gaps in current knowledge regarding mental health-related neural circuit development.
    Similar Opportunities
    Basic Neurodevelopmental Biology of Circuits and Behavior (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
    Active
    National Institutes of Health
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Basic Neurodevelopmental Biology of Circuits and Behavior (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" aimed at supporting research into the connections between brain circuit maturation and behavioral development in rodents and non-human primates. This initiative seeks to explore how neural interactions evolve during pre- and post-natal development, influencing cognitive, emotional, and social behaviors, with a focus on in vivo neural measures and developmental trajectories from prenatal stages to early adulthood. Grants of up to $500,000 per year are available for a maximum duration of five years, with applications due by January 7, 2025. Interested applicants can find more information and submit inquiries via the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov, and detailed guidelines are available at the provided link: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-22-066.html.
    Joint NINDS/NIMH Exploratory Neuroscience Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
    Active
    National Institutes of Health
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Joint NINDS/NIMH Exploratory Neuroscience Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) to support innovative and exploratory research projects in neuroscience. This grant aims to facilitate early-stage studies that assess novel avenues of investigation, particularly those that may involve significant risk but hold the potential for breakthroughs in understanding neuroscience or developing new methodologies. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations such as educational institutions, nonprofits, and tribal governments, with funding available up to $200,000 over two years. Interested parties should submit their applications by January 7, 2025, and can find additional information and application guidelines at the NIH website or contact grantsinfo@nih.gov for assistance.
    Utilizing Invasive Recording and Stimulating Opportunities in Humans to Advance Neural Circuitry Understanding of Mental Health Disorders (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
    Active
    National Institutes of Health
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Utilizing Invasive Recording and Stimulating Opportunities in Humans to Advance Neural Circuitry Understanding of Mental Health Disorders (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)." This funding initiative aims to support invasive neural recording studies that address mental health-related questions, focusing on understanding the neural circuitry and dynamics underlying complex behaviors, emotions, and cognitive functions. The R21 grant mechanism encourages innovative, short-term research proposals with a budget of up to $275,000 over two years, while emphasizing the importance of diverse research teams from various clinical fields. Interested applicants should note that the application deadline is January 7, 2025, and can find further details and guidelines at the NIH grants website or by contacting NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.
    Engineering Next-Generation Human Nervous System Microphysiological Systems (R21 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
    Active
    National Institutes of Health
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Engineering Next-Generation Human Nervous System Microphysiological Systems (R21 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)," aimed at encouraging exploratory research to develop advanced microphysiological systems (MPS) that accurately replicate complex human nervous system architectures. This initiative seeks to facilitate studies on nervous system development, function, and aging, particularly in relation to neurological diseases. The R21 grant allows for a budget of up to $275,000 over two years, with applications opening on January 16, 2025, and a submission deadline of January 7, 2026. Interested applicants can find more information and guidelines at the NIH grants website or contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.
    BRAIN Initiative: New Concepts and Early-Stage Research for Recording and Modulation in the Nervous System (R21) (Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
    Active
    National Institutes of Health
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a federal grant opportunity under the BRAIN Initiative for New Concepts and Early-Stage Research for Recording and Modulation in the Nervous System (R21). This initiative invites applications focused on developing innovative technologies to enhance the recording and manipulation of neural activity, particularly at unprecedented scales, while emphasizing the importance of diverse perspectives in the research process. The program aims to advance neuroscience research by addressing critical areas in understanding neural circuits and their functions, with an estimated total program funding of $200,000 and an award ceiling of $200,000 per project. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by June 15, 2026, and can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.
    Cellular and Molecular Biology of Complex Brain Disorders (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
    Active
    National Institutes of Health
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed grant, aimed at advancing research into the cellular and molecular biology of complex brain disorders. This funding opportunity encourages innovative research focused on high-confidence risk factors associated with conditions such as schizophrenia, major depression, and anxiety, emphasizing hypothesis-generating studies rather than disorder modeling. The grant supports projects with budgets up to $275,000 over a two-year period, with applications due starting January 16, 2025, and a closing date of September 7, 2026. Interested applicants can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries and are encouraged to review the full announcement available at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-037.html.
    Understanding and Modifying Temporal Dynamics of Coordinated Neural Activity (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
    Active
    National Institutes of Health
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Understanding and Modifying Temporal Dynamics of Coordinated Neural Activity (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)" aimed at exploring the manipulation of neural coordination to enhance cognitive, affective, or social processing. This grant encourages innovative research projects that investigate how specific alterations in neural activity patterns can impact cognitive functions and address molecular abnormalities related to neuropsychiatric disorders. With a budget cap of $275,000 over two years, eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations such as educational institutions, nonprofits, and tribal governments. Proposals must adhere to strict application guidelines and demonstrate potential real-world impacts on cognitive health, with applications due by January 7, 2025. For further details, interested parties can contact the NIH OER Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV or visit the funding announcement at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-21-176.html.
    Cellular and Molecular Biology of Complex Brain Disorders (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
    Active
    National Institutes of Health
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Cellular and Molecular Biology of Complex Brain Disorders (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" aimed at encouraging research into high-confidence risk factors associated with complex brain disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. This initiative supports exploratory developmental research (R21) to identify molecular, cellular, and circuit mechanisms involved in these disorders, utilizing diverse experimental paradigms without the necessity for prior feasibility data. The funding amount is capped at $275,000 over two years, with a maximum of $200,000 per year, and eligible applicants include a wide range of educational institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations. Interested parties can find more information and application details at the NIH website, with the application deadline set for September 7, 2026.
    Utilizing Invasive Recording and Stimulating Opportunities in Humans to Advance Neural Circuitry Understanding of Mental Health Disorders (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
    Active
    National Institutes of Health
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Utilizing Invasive Recording and Stimulating Opportunities in Humans to Advance Neural Circuitry Understanding of Mental Health Disorders (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)." This grant aims to support innovative research utilizing invasive neural recording methods to explore the neural circuitry associated with mental health disorders, focusing on high-risk applications that address significant gaps in knowledge regarding complex moods and cognitive behaviors. The initiative seeks to bridge basic neuroscience with applied mental health interventions, encouraging diverse research teams to utilize advanced methodologies. The estimated funding amount is capped at $200,000, with applications due by January 7, 2028. For further inquiries, interested applicants 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-25-291.html.
    NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
    Active
    National Institutes of Health
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required) to support innovative research projects that involve basic experimental studies with human participants. This funding opportunity aims to foster groundbreaking research strategies that can lead to significant advancements in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research, particularly in understanding fundamental phenomena without immediate application in mind. Grants may be awarded for a total project period of up to two years, with budgets capped at $275,000, and applications are encouraged from a diverse range of eligible applicants, including historically black colleges and universities, faith-based organizations, and other institutions. Interested parties should note that the application deadline is January 7, 2028, and can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.