Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA MH 11 050
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Biobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (BRAINS) (R01)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 2, 2010 and posted on Aug 2, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 19, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) .
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Opportunity Summary:
The Biobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (BRAINS) (R01) is a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity designed to help exceptional early career researchers establish independent research programs in mental health. The core aim is twofold: to support a strong research project and to accelerate the applicant's research career development at a pivotal, formative stage. The program specifically targets scientists who are early stage investigators and who intend to build a long-term research career aligned with NIMH mission areas. The expectation is that funded projects will be genuinely innovative and positioned to make a major impact on how mental disorders are understood, diagnosed, treated, or prevented, whether through clinical research, translational work, basic science, or mental health services research.
A defining feature of BRAINS is that it is organized around annual focus areas. Each year, the program emphasizes particular research priorities and career development needs identified by NIMH. For fiscal year 2011, the emphasis is tied directly to research priorities and gap areas laid out in the NIMH Strategic Plan, meaning applicants are expected to frame their proposed work in relation to those strategic directions and to address recognized needs in the field rather than incremental or narrowly scoped questions.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity uses the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) mechanism. That matters because an R01 is a standard, highly recognized NIH award intended to support a discrete, specified project led by an investigator with the responsibility and authority to direct the research. In this announcement, the R01 mechanism is explicitly paired with the goal of helping early stage investigators launch a program of research, signaling that NIMH is looking for proposals that are not only feasible but also capable of serving as the foundation for a sustained research trajectory.
For FY 2011, NIMH planned to commit up to $5,000,000 in total costs to this program, with an anticipated 7 to 10 new awards. The listed award ceiling is $400,000 (as presented in the opportunity summary). The program does not require cost sharing or matching, which reduces financial barriers for applicants and their institutions.
Eligibility spans a broad range of applicant organizations typical of NIH research funding. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, as specified). The announcement also calls out several categories of institutions as eligible, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs). The funding activity category is health, and the relevant CFDA listing is 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants).
Key administrative details from the original posting indicate this was a discretionary grant opportunity with Funding Opportunity Number RFA-MH-11-050. It was posted on August 2, 2010, with an original and current closing date of October 19, 2010, and an archive date of November 19, 2010. Applicants were directed to the full announcement on the NIH Grants Guide site for complete requirements and instructions, and NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts were provided for access or technical linking issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BRAINS (R01) funding opportunity?
The Biobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (BRAINS) is a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding opportunity that uses the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) mechanism. It is designed to help exceptional early career researchers establish independent research programs in mental health.
What are the main goals of the BRAINS program?
The program has a two-part aim: (1) support a strong, discrete research project and (2) accelerate the applicant's research career development at a pivotal early stage. The expectation is that the award will help launch a sustained, long-term research trajectory aligned with NIMH mission areas.
Who is the program intended to support?
The opportunity specifically targets scientists who are early stage investigators and who intend to build a long-term research career in areas aligned with the NIMH mission.
What kinds of research does BRAINS support?
Funded projects are expected to be genuinely innovative and positioned to make a major impact on how mental disorders are understood, diagnosed, treated, or prevented. The announcement indicates this could include clinical research, translational work, basic science, or mental health services research, as long as it aligns with NIMH mission areas and priorities.
What does "innovative" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, innovation is emphasized as work that is not incremental or narrowly scoped. Projects should be positioned to make a major impact in the mental health field, particularly in understanding, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of mental disorders.
How is BRAINS different from a typical R01?
While BRAINS uses the standard NIH R01 mechanism, it is explicitly paired with the goal of helping early stage investigators launch an independent program of research. This signals that NIMH is looking for proposals that are feasible as R01 projects and also capable of serving as the foundation for a sustained research trajectory.
What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
The funding mechanism is the NIH Research Project Grant (R01). An R01 supports a discrete, specified project led by an investigator with responsibility and authority to direct the research.
Does the BRAINS program have annual focus areas?
Yes. A defining feature of BRAINS is that it is organized around annual focus areas. Each year, the program emphasizes particular research priorities and career development needs identified by NIMH.
What was the focus for fiscal year (FY) 2011?
For FY 2011, the emphasis was tied directly to research priorities and gap areas laid out in the NIMH Strategic Plan. Applicants were expected to frame their proposed work in relation to those strategic directions and address recognized needs in the field.
How much funding was NIMH planning to commit for FY 2011?
For FY 2011, NIMH planned to commit up to $5,000,000 in total costs to the program.
How many awards were anticipated for FY 2011?
The announcement anticipated approximately 7 to 10 new awards for FY 2011.
What is the award ceiling listed in the opportunity summary?
The listed award ceiling is $400,000 (as presented in the opportunity summary).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes a broad range of applicant organizations typical of NIH research funding, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, as specified in the posting).
Are minority-serving institutions eligible?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly identifies several categories of institutions as eligible, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-MH-11-050.
What type of grant is this described as?
The posting describes it as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The relevant CFDA listing is 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants).
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is health.
When was this opportunity posted?
It was posted on August 2, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed in the posting is October 19, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is November 19, 2010.
Where were applicants directed for complete requirements and instructions?
Applicants were directed to the full announcement on the NIH Grants Guide site for complete requirements and instructions.
Who was listed as a contact for access or technical linking issues?
The posting indicates that NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts were provided for access or technical linking issues.
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