New Approaches for Measuring Brain Changes Across Longer Timespans (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Discretionary

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity titled "New Approaches for Measuring Brain Changes Across Longer Timespans" under the grant number PAR-25-272. This initiative aims to support multidisciplinary research that develops innovative methods for measuring brain activity and changes over extended periods, focusing on neurodevelopment across various age groups to understand how early brain changes can predict later health outcomes. The funding available is capped at $275,000 over two years, with direct costs limited to $200,000 in any single year, and applications must include data from at least two timepoints along with a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives. The application submission opens on January 16, 2025, with a closing date of May 7, 2027, and interested applicants can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with various National Institutes of Health components, has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "New Approaches for Measuring Brain Changes Across Longer Timespans" under funding opportunity number PAR-25-272. The initiative aims to foster innovative, multidisciplinary research that develops novel methods to study brain activity and changes over extended periods. The research should focus on measuring neurodevelopment across different age groups, helping to understand how early brain changes can predict health outcomes in later life. Applications can utilize human participants or animal models and must include data from at least two timepoints. Additionally, proposals need to outline a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives to improve inclusivity in research. The funding available is capped at $275,000 over two years, with direct costs limited to $200,000 in any single year. The application submission opens on January 16, 2025, with deadlines extending to summer 2027. This funding opportunity reflects the NIH's commitment to advancing knowledge in aging and brain health through innovative research methodologies and diverse team collaborations.
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