Accelerating the Pace of Child Health Research Using Existing Data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study (R01-Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 338696Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Others

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Health

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Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

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https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/338696

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http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-22-137.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Accelerating the Pace of Child Health Research Using Existing Data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study." This initiative aims to support innovative research that analyzes existing longitudinal data on health, mental health, cognitive functions, and environmental factors affecting youth aged 9-10, collected over a ten-year period. The ABCD Study data is crucial for enhancing understanding of adolescent development and health, particularly in relation to substance use trajectories and their impact on brain development. Interested applicants, including various educational institutions and organizations, must submit their proposals by May 7, 2025, and can find further details and application guidelines at the NIH website or contact the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has issued a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) titled "Accelerating the Pace of Child Health Research Using Existing Data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study." The initiative aims to support research analyzing existing data on health, mental health, and cognitive functions of youth aged 9-10, collected longitudinally into early adulthood. This FOA, using the R01 grant mechanism, encourages applications for innovative analyses of ABCD data to enhance understanding of adolescent development and health. Collaborating institutes, including the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), express particular interest in research examining substance use trajectories and environmental impacts on brain development. Applicants are urged to form interdisciplinary teams and account for potential biases in research methodologies. The initiative emphasizes data-sharing practices and intends to fund projects that explore complex factors influencing mental health and resilience. The application deadlines are set, and eligibility includes various educational and research institutions. Overall, the FOA underscores the government's commitment to advancing child health research through data-driven approaches.
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