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

National Institutes of Health · FOR-MH-26-200

Award range

See source for award amount

Deadline

Not specified

Eligible applicants

Independent school districts, State governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Private institutions of higher education, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, County governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Small businesses

Geographic eligibility and all attachment-specific conditions require review of the original announcement.

Matching funds & resources

Source matching-funds field: Not Required.

Matching funds and leveraged resources are different requirements. Read the description and reviewed rules below before determining resource commitments.

About this opportunity

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.

Funding geography: Not specified — review source. A funder’s address does not establish eligibility.

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Funding instrument: Grant. Issuing jurisdiction: Federal. This is not a geographic eligibility determination.

Source fields and evidence

id: 359153
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opportunityNumber: FOR-MH-26-200
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opportunityTitle: NIMH Biobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (NIMH BRAINS) (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
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revision: 0
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agencyDetails: {"code":"NIH","seed":"HHS-NIH11","agencyName":"National Institutes of Health","agencyCode":"HHS-NIH11","topAgencyCode":"HHS"}
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owningAgencyCode: HHS-NIH11
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cfdas: [{"id":428635,"opportunityId":359153,"cfdaNumber":"93.242","programTitle":"Mental Health Research Grants"}]
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forecastDesc: <p><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">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.&nbsp;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.</span></p>
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applicantTypes: [{"id":"05","description":"Independent school districts"},{"id":"00","description":"State governments"},{"id":"06","description":"Public and State controlled institutions of higher education"},{"id":"22","description":"For profit organizations other than small businesses"},{"id":"20","description":"Private institutions of higher education"},{"id":"11","description":"Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)"},{"id":"08","description":"Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities"},{"id":"12","description":"Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education"},{"id":"01","description":"County governments"},{"id":"07","description":"Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)"},{"id":"23","description":"Small businesses"}]
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fundingInstruments: [{"id":"G","description":"Grant"}]
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fundingActivityCategories: [{"id":"HL","description":"Health"}]
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costSharing: false
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lastUpdatedDate: May 28, 2025 10:28:41 AM EDT
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status: forecasted
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Source retrieved 10/15/2026 · Revision 0. Always confirm current requirements and dates with the funder. Structured source fields are checked; this is not a determination that every applicant qualifies.

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