National Institutes of Health

Description

Purpose. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), National Institutes of Health, solicits research grant applications that characterize epigenetic events involved in neurodevelopmental processes or propose to identify epigenome-wide marks associated with early environmental influences and vulnerability to mental disorders. Studies that provide cross-species analysis and/or studies that address heterogeneity of epigenetic marks across tissue types, including cell specificity in the brain across development are of particular interest. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) award mechanism and runs in parallel with an FOA of identical scientific scope, RFA-MH-11-031, that solicits applications utilizing the Exploratory/Developmental (R21) award mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The NIMH intends to commit approximately $5,000,000 total costs in FY 2011 to fund 10 or more R01 and R21 awards in response to this FOA and the companion announcement.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses
• Others

Contact

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