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NIMH Biobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (NIMH BRAINS) (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Open

National Institutes of Health

Deadline: federal

Updated: Oct 30, 2025

Summary

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) aims to support early-career scientists in advancing their research focused on mental health disorders through a forthcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Eligible applicants include government entities, small businesses, nonprofits, and educational institutions. Applications are not currently being accepted, but interested parties are encouraged to prepare collaborations and projects in anticipation of the NOFO's release.

Full Description

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

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Email

eric.murphy@nih.gov

eric.murphy@nih.gov

Apply on official siteUpdated Oct 30, 2025

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