At a glance
Silvio O. Conte Centers for Basic Neuroscience or Translational Mental Health Research (P50 Clinical Trial Optional) is a federal competitive grant from National Institutes of Health for the science & technology sector. Eligible applicants: Small businesses; For profit organizations other than small businesses; County governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Independent school districts; Public. The application deadline is May 25, 2028. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- See listing
- Deadline
- May 25, 2028
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
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.
Who can apply
Small businesses; For profit organizations other than small businesses; County governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Independent school districts; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; State governments; Special district governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. 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.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number PAR-27-127. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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