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Joint NINDS/NIMH Exploratory Neuroscience Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) / National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). This grant encourages new, exploratory, and developmental research projects by providing support for the early stages of project development in neuroscience, including areas relevant to hydrocephalus.
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Joint NINDS/NIMH Exploratory Neuroscience Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) / National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), NIH. This program supports exploratory and innovative research projects within the missions of NINDS and NIMH, focusing on early and conceptual stages of projects.
Joint NINDS/NIMH Exploratory Neuroscience Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) / National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). This program supports exploratory and innovative research projects within the missions of NINDS and NIMH. It is designed for early and conceptual stages of projects that may involve considerable risk but have the potential for significant breakthroughs in neuroscience, or the development of novel techniques, agents, methodologies, or models. Research focusing on the interplay between the nervous system and immune system could be relevant.