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Silvio O. Conte Centers for Basic Neuroscience or Translational Mental Health Research

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Assistance Listings: 93.242 -- Mental Health Research Grants

Last Updated: September 12, 2025

Description

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) seeks research applications for the Silvio O. Conte Centers for Basic Neuroscience or Translational Mental Health Research. Primary research objectives include 1) advancing the state of science in basic brain and behavior research to uncover and dissect the underlying mechanisms that will ultimately provide the foundation for understanding mental disorders, 2) supporting the integration and translation of basic and clinical neuroscience research on severe mental illnesses, and/or 3) advancing our understanding of the neurobehavioral developmental mechanisms and trajectories of psychopathology that begin in childhood and adolescence. Research teams that work at different levels of analysis and employ integrative, novel, and creative experimental approaches to address high-risk, high-impact questions are encouraged. Applications are not being solicited at this time. This Notice is being issued to provide potential applicants ample time to develop strong, collaborative, and responsive project plans. Research teams with expertise and insights in basic neuroscience or translational research that demonstrate an extraordinary level of synergy, integration, and potential for advancing the state of the field are encouraged to consider applying to the NOFO.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

  • Special district governments
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
  • State governments
  • City or township governments
  • County governments

Business

  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Small businesses

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Education

  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Public and state institutions of higher education

Additional information

Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;

Grantor contact information

Description

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Email

suzanne.garcia@nih.gov

suzanne.garcia@nih.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

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Forecasted

Estimated Post Date:

February 9, 2026

Estimated Application Due Date:

June 9, 2026

Estimated Due Date Description:

Not available

Estimated Award Date:

April 1, 2027

Estimated Project Start Date:

April 1, 2027

Fiscal Year:

2027

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

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Program Funding

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Expected awards

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Award Minimum

$2,000,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

PAR-26-043

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

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Forecast posted date:

September 12, 2025

Archive date:

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