This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) aims to support the creation of advanced computational, bioinformatic, and statistical tools. These tools are critical for deciphering the functional significance of genetic variants linked to complex mental disorders, which have been identified through genome-wide association or sequencing studies. The initiative’s primary goal is to foster the development of innovative computational methods that can shed light on how these genetic variations function in mental illness. It specifically emphasizes addressing the unique complexities of brain diseases. Ultimately, this research is intended to guide the identification and validation of potential therapeutic targets, thereby accelerating the development of new treatments for mental health conditions.
Opportunity ID: 247578
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-13-392 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | New Computational Methods for Understanding the Functional Role of DNA Variants that are Associated with Mental Disorders (R01) |
| 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: | Nov 13, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 07, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 07, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 07, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses 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 eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support the development of advanced computational, bioinformatic and statistical tools to determine the functional relevance of genetic variants associated with mental disorders of complex etiologies identified through genome-wide association or sequencing studies. The overarching goal of this initiative is to support the development of innovative computational methods that facilitate the elucidation of the functionality of genetic variants associated with mental illness, taking into account the added complexities and nuances of brain diseases, and to ultimately inform the identification and validation of potential targets for novel treatment development. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-392.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email:FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH OER Webmaster FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.242 | FORMS-C | Forms-C | PKG00189435 | Jan 05, 2014 | May 07, 2016 | View |
| FORMS-D | Use for due dates on or after May 25, 2016 | PKG00222102 | Apr 17, 2016 | Jan 07, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
247578 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
247578 PHS398_ResearchPlan_2_0-2.0.pdf
247578 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_2_0-2.0.pdf
247578 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
247578 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
247578 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
247578 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_3-1.3.pdf
247578 PlannedReport-1.0.pdf
247578 PHS398_CumulativeInclusionReport-1.0.pdf
247578 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
247578 RR_Budget_1_3-1.3.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
247578 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
247578 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_3_0-3.0.pdf
247578 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
247578 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
247578 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
247578 PHS398_ResearchPlan_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
247578 RR_Budget_1_3-1.3.pdf
247578 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_3-1.3.pdf
247578 PHS398_ModularBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
247578 PHS_Inclusion_Enrollment_Report-1.0.pdf
247578 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm-1.0.pdf
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