NIMH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 333420Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $275K

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/333420

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-21-235.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the NIMH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) to support innovative and high-risk research projects focused on mental health. This grant aims to foster exploratory studies that diverge from conventional research paths, encouraging the development of novel techniques and strategies that could significantly impact mental health research and care delivery. With a maximum funding amount of $275,000 over two years, applicants must adhere to strict submission guidelines, and proposals will be evaluated based on significance, innovation, approach, and investigator qualifications. Interested applicants can find more information and submit inquiries to grantsinfo@nih.gov, with the application deadline set for January 7, 2025.

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    grantsinfo@nih.gov
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    The NIMH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is a program managed by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) under the Department of Health and Human Services. This grant supports innovative and high-risk research projects focused on mental health, aiming to explore new ideas, methods, and techniques to advance mental health research and care delivery. It stresses the need for projects that diverge from conventional research routes and fosters studies with significant potential impact despite being in early conceptual stages. The funding allows for a maximum budget of $275,000 over two years, with no more than $200,000 allocated in any single year. This grant targets a diverse set of applicants, including numerous types of institutions and organizations, while emphasizing the inclusion of underrepresented groups. The application process mandates that all submissions comply with strict guidelines, and successful proposals will be evaluated based on criteria such as significance, innovation, approach, and investigator qualifications. The overarching goal is to transform mental health research by supporting pioneering projects that might not yet be backed by substantial preliminary data or traditional funding approaches.
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