NIMH Biobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (NIMH BRAINS) (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Assistance Listings: 93.242 -- Mental Health Research Grants
Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- County governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- State governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
eric.murphy@nih.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
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Forecasted
Estimated Post Date:
September 20, 2025
Estimated Application Due Date:
October 20, 2025
Estimated Due Date Description:
Not available
Estimated Award Date:
July 1, 2026
Estimated Project Start Date:
July 1, 2026
Fiscal Year:
2026
Award
$3,000,000
Program Funding
6
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$--
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FOR-MH-26-200
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Mandatory
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Health
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
1
Forecast posted date:
May 28, 2025
Archive date:
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