Global Brain and Nervous System Disorders Research Across the Lifespan - Exploratory Grants
ID: 360660Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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/360660
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering exploratory grants under the Global Brain and Nervous System Disorders Research Across the Lifespan program, aimed at fostering collaborative neuro-health research between U.S. and low- and middle-income country (LMIC) organizations. The program encourages research across a wide spectrum of neuro-health issues, including neurological, neuropsychiatric, and neurodevelopmental diseases, with a focus on developing innovative and cost-effective interventions that address health needs both domestically and globally. Interested applicants, including Indian/Native American Tribal Governments and eligible agencies, must partner with at least one U.S. organization and one LMIC organization, with the estimated award date set for August 15, 2026. For further inquiries, potential applicants can contact UnJa Hayes at unja.hayes@nih.gov or by phone at 301-827-7024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    UnJa Hayes
    (301) 827-7024
    unja.hayes@nih.gov
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