Cellular and Molecular Biology of Complex Brain Disorders (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 357182Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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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/357182

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-038.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "Cellular and Molecular Biology of Complex Brain Disorders (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)," aimed at advancing research on high-confidence risk factors associated with complex brain disorders. This grant encourages studies that focus on the intracellular, transcellular, and circuit substrates of neural function, allowing for both hypothesis-generating and hypothesis-testing research designs, while discouraging attempts to model the disorders themselves. The initiative is crucial for enhancing understanding of the biological processes impacted by these disorders, ultimately facilitating therapeutic target identification and enriching data resources. Applications are due by September 7, 2026, with no budget cap, and interested parties can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) under the funding opportunity number PAR-25-038, aimed at advancing research related to the cellular and molecular biology of complex brain disorders. This research focuses on high-confidence risk factors associated with such disorders, emphasizing intracellular, transcellular, and circuit-level substrates of neural function. The grant supports both hypothesis-generating and hypothesis-testing studies, utilizing various experimental paradigms, while discouraging attempts to model the disorders themselves. Key dates for application submission begin on January 5, 2025, with subsequent review and award cycles throughout the year. Applicants must comply with various eligibility requirements and are encouraged to utilize novel technologies and existing data resources. The maximum project period is limited to five years, with no application budget cap, as long as it reflects realistic project costs. The proposal aims to foster a deeper understanding of the biological processes affected by complex brain disorders, thereby facilitating therapeutic target identification and data resource enrichment. This initiative reflects a thorough commitment to addressing significant gaps in neuroscience research and mental health.
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