Funder: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Due Dates: August 9, 2023 | February 9, 2023 | August 9, 2022 | February 9, 2022 | August 10, 2021 | February 9, 2021 | August 11, 2020
Funding Amounts: UG3 phase up to 1 year; UH3 phase up to 4 years; budgets reflect project needs with no set cap.
Summary: Supports neuroscience researchers in small molecule drug discovery and development for nervous system disorders, from hit optimization through IND-enabling studies and Phase I clinical trials, with awardees retaining intellectual property rights.
Key Information: Cooperative agreement mechanism with substantial NIH involvement; clinical trial optional; projects enter at Discovery or Development stage; strong emphasis on milestones and IP management.