Basic Neurodevelopmental Biology of Circuits and Behavior (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 336607Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

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/336607

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-22-066.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Basic Neurodevelopmental Biology of Circuits and Behavior (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" under the grant mechanism PAR-22-066. This initiative aims to support research projects that investigate the dynamic links between the maturation of brain circuits and behavioral outcomes during development in rodents and non-human primates, focusing on neurodevelopmental trajectories and innovative methodologies. The research is critical for understanding cognitive, affective, and social behaviors, with the potential to inform therapeutic interventions for mental health challenges. Eligible applicants include a wide range of institutions and organizations, with a maximum funding amount of $500,000 per application and a project period of up to five years. Applications are due by January 7, 2025, and interested parties can find more information and submission details at the NIH grants website or contact the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) titled "Basic Neurodevelopmental Biology of Circuits and Behavior" (PAR-22-066), focusing on understanding the maturation of brain circuits and associated behaviors during development in rodents and non-human primates. The FOA encourages research projects that explore neurodevelopmental trajectories, emphasizing innovative methodologies, longitudinal designs, and causal manipulations in awake, behaving animals. The maximum direct costs allowed per application is $500,000, with a project period of up to 5 years. Eligible applicants include various educational institutions, nonprofits, governments, and foreign entities. Applications are due through Grants.gov, requiring compliance with detailed submission instructions. Key research questions target relationships between neural circuit development and behavioral outcomes, particularly regarding cognition, emotion, and social interaction. This funding initiative is part of NIH's efforts to bridge basic neurodevelopmental research with mental health challenges, aiming to identify critical periods for therapeutic interventions. The deadline for applications ranges from February 2022 to February 2025, contingent on NIH appropriations and the quality of submissions.
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