Silvio O. Conte Centers for Basic Neuroscience or Translational Mental Health Research (P50 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 340764Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

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 inviting applications for the Silvio O. Conte Centers for Basic Neuroscience or Translational Mental Health Research, a federal grant opportunity aimed at advancing research in mental health. This initiative seeks interdisciplinary teams to explore high-impact questions related to the mechanisms of mental disorders, integrating basic and clinical neuroscience research, and understanding the developmental trajectories of psychopathology from childhood through adolescence. The program emphasizes innovative and collaborative approaches that cannot be supported through standard grant mechanisms, with funding available for direct costs up to $2 million annually for projects lasting a maximum of five years. Applications are due by June 9, 2025, and interested parties can find more information and submission guidelines at the NIH grants website or contact the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services is soliciting applications for funding opportunities under the Silvio O. Conte Centers for Basic Neuroscience or Translational Mental Health Research. The goal of this program, led by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), is to advance research addressing high-impact questions in mental health. This involves interdisciplinary teams tackling the underlying mechanisms of mental disorders, supporting collaboration across multiple research projects, and emphasizing the integration of basic and clinical neuroscience. Research should focus on the development of new insights into psychopathology from childhood through adulthood. Key dates include an application due date of June 9, 2025, with funding contingent upon NIH appropriations and the number of meritorious applications. The funding allows direct costs up to $2 million annually for projects lasting a maximum of five years. Eligible applicants range from higher education institutions to non-profits and government entities, with an emphasis on collaborative, innovative approaches that cannot be supported through standard grant mechanisms. All applications must adhere to strict submission guidelines and deadlines to ensure compliance and consideration.
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