At a glance
NIMH Biobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (NIMH BRAINS) (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) is a federal competitive grant from National Institutes of Health for the science & technology sector. Funding: 3000000. Eligible applicants: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Public and Stat. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- $3M total
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Forecasted
About this program
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support the research and research career advancement of outstanding, exceptionally productive scientists who are in the early, formative stages of their careers and who plan to make a long-term career commitment to research in specific mission areas of the NIMH. This award seeks to assist these individuals in launching innovative clinical, translational, or basic research programs that hold the potential to profoundly transform the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of mental health disorders. Applications are not being solicited at this time. Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. This NOFO will utilize the R01 activity code. Research projects proposed in response to this NOFO will be expected to have a defined impact on our understanding of the pathophysiology, trajectories, effective treatment, and/or prevention of mental illness.
Who can apply
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Small businesses; County governments; Private institutions of higher education; State governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Independent school districts; For profit organizations other than small businesses
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number FOR-MH-26-200. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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