Utilizing Invasive Recording and Stimulating Opportunities in Humans to Advance Neural Circuitry Understanding of Mental Health Disorders (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
Key Information
Due Date: September 7, 2024
Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Source: Federal
Funding Category:
Health & Human Services
Funding Amount: $581,371
Funding Type: Grant
Match Required: No
Status: Closed
Contact Info:
grantsinfo@nih.gov
See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.
Overview
The goal of this grant is to encourage scientists to engage in invasive neural recording studies that can tackle crucial questions related to mental health disorders. Invasive neural recordings, which provide a detailed view of the human brain, are of particular interest due to their high level of spatial and temporal precision. These recordings allow researchers to explore the neural dynamics and circuitry that underlie complex emotions, moods, cognitive functions, and behaviors.
Furthermore, the grant highlights the possibility of conducting direct causal tests through the modulation of network dynamics, which is achievable via the same electrodes used for recording.
However, it's important to note that this grant is specifically targeting a gap in the available scientific knowledge relating to neural circuits and mental health disorders. Therefore, applicants should ensure their research questions are geared towards areas with high translational potential, specifically within the realm of invasive recording modalities.
The grant will not really consider applications that focus on the development of new technologies or therapies - this sits outside of the grant's scope.
Key Dates
Open Date: January 13, 2023
Application Due Date: September 7, 2024
Estimated Award Date: Not Specified
Additional Details
Eligible Activities
- Research and Development
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
- County governments
- City, village or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Small businesses