This grant, the NIMH Biobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (BRAINS), is for supporting the research and career advancement of exceptional early-career scientists committed to long-term research in specific mission areas of the National Institute of Mental Health. This award aims to help these individuals launch innovative clinical, translational, basic, or services research programs. The purpose is to foster work that holds the potential to profoundly transform the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of mental disorders. Projects should align with the research priorities and identified gap areas outlined in the NIMH Strategic Plan, contributing significantly to advancements in mental health science.
Opportunity ID: 342741
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-MH-22-185 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIMH Biobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (NIMH BRAINS) (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.242 — Mental Health Research Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 15, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 22, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments County governments Small businesses Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: |
Reissue of RFA-MH-20-525. The NIMH Biobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (BRAINS) award is intended 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 an innovative clinical, translational, basic, or services research program that holds the potential to profoundly transform the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of mental disorders. The NIMH BRAINS program will focus on the research priorities and gap areas identified in the NIMH Strategic Plan. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-22-185.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov Email:OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Update close date per NOT-OD-25-113. | May 15, 2025 | |
| Jul 26, 2022 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-MH-22-185 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIMH Biobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (NIMH BRAINS) (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.242 — Mental Health Research Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 15, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 22, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments County governments Small businesses Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: |
Reissue of RFA-MH-20-525. The NIMH Biobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (BRAINS) award is intended 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 an innovative clinical, translational, basic, or services research program that holds the potential to profoundly transform the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of mental disorders. The NIMH BRAINS program will focus on the research priorities and gap areas identified in the NIMH Strategic Plan. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-22-185.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov Email:OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-MH-22-185 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIMH Biobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (NIMH BRAINS) (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.242 — Mental Health Research Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 26, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Special district governments Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | Reissue of RFA-MH-20-525. The NIMH Biobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (BRAINS) award is intended 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 an innovative clinical, translational, basic, or services research program that holds the potential to profoundly transform the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of mental disorders. The NIMH BRAINS program will focus on the research priorities and gap areas identified in the NIMH Strategic Plan. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-22-185.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov Email:OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 342741 Full Announcement-RFA-MH-22-185 -> RFA-MH-22-185-Full-Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH OER Webmaster OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov Email: OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-G | Use for due dates on or before January 24, 2023 | PKG00276167 | May 20, 2023 | Jan 24, 2023 | View | |
| FORMS-H | Use for due dates on or before January 24, 2025 | PKG00277887 | May 20, 2023 | Jan 24, 2025 | View | |
| FORMS-I | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2025 | PKG00288652 | Nov 07, 2024 | May 23, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
342741 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
342741 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
342741 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
342741 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
342741 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
342741 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
342741 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
342741 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
342741 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
342741 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
342741 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
342741 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
342741 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
342741 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
342741 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
342741 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
342741 PHS398_ResearchPlan_5_0-5.0.pdf
342741 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
342741 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
342741 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
342741 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
342741 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
Package 3
Mandatory forms
342741 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
342741 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
342741 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
342741 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
342741 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
342741 PHS398_ResearchPlan_5_0-5.0.pdf
342741 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
342741 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
342741 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
342741 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
342741 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_4_0-4.0.pdf
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