Silvio O. Conte Centers for Basic Neuroscience or Translational Mental Health Research (P50 Clinical Trial Optional)
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Assistance Listings: 93.242 -- Mental Health Research Grants
Last Updated: September 1, 2026
Description
This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) encourages applications for Silvio O. Conte Centers for Basic Neuroscience or Translational Mental Health Research. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) seeks teams of integrative researchers working at different levels of analysis and employing novel, and creative experimental approaches to address high-risk, high-impact questions with the primary objectives of: (a) advancing basic brain and behavior research that will uncover underlying mechanisms that could provide the foundation for understanding mental disorders; (b) supporting the integration...
and translation of basic and clinical neuroscience research on severe mental illnesses; (c) advancing our understanding of the neurobehavioral mechanisms and trajectories of psychopathology that begin in development. This program is intended only for projects that could not be achieved using other, more standard grant mechanisms.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Government
- County governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- City or township governments
- State governments
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International CollaborationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organization) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
Grantor contact information
Description
Division of Neuroscience and Basic Behavioral Science (DNBBS)
DNBBSinitiatives@mail.nih.gov
Division of Neuroscience and Basic Behavioral Science (DNBBS)
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| PAR-27-127-Full-Announcement.html | PAR-27-127-Full-Announcement.html | Sep 1, 2026 12:53 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: May 25, 2028
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Funding opportunity number:
PAR-27-127
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Health
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
September 1, 2026
Archive date:
July 24, 2028
