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Find similar grantsBiobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (BRAINS) is sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). This program supports R01 research projects from Early Stage Investigators (ESI) in independent faculty positions who have not yet received their first R01 research grant.
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Opportunity Listing - NIMH Biobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (NIMH BRAINS) (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) NIMH Biobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (NIMH BRAINS) (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) Agency: National Institutes of Health Assistance Listings: 93. 242 -- Mental Health Research Grants Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov 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.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Early Stage Investigators (ESI) in independent faculty positions who have not yet received their first R01 research grant. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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