Funder: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Due Dates: June 16, 2025 | October 16, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | June 16, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $275,000 total direct costs over 2 years, with no more than $200,000 in any single year
Summary: Supports early-stage, high-risk exploratory research on cellular and molecular biology of high confidence risk factors in complex brain disorders, focusing on neural function and biological mechanisms.
Key Information: Clinical trials are not allowed; applications should not model disorders but elucidate neurobiological impacts of risk factors; strong emphasis on data sharing and experimental rigor.