Utilizing Invasive Recording and Stimulating Opportunities in Humans to Advance Neural Circuitry Understanding of Mental Health Disorders (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

Description

Reissue of RFA-20-351.The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage applications to pursue invasive neural recording studies focused on mental health-relevant questions. Invasive neural recordings provide an unparalleled window into the human brain to explore the neural circuitry and neural dynamics underlying complex moods, emotions, cognitive functions, and behaviors with high spatial and temporal resolution. Additionally, the ability to stimulate, via the same electrodes, allows for direct causal tests by modulating network dynamics. This funding opportunity aims to target a gap in the scientific knowledge of neural circuit function related to mental health disorders. Researchers should target specific questions suited to invasive recording modalities that have high translational potential. Development of new technologies and therapies are outside the scope of this NOFO.

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Eligible beneficiaries

• Private institutions of higher education
• County governments
• For profit organizations other than small businesses
• Special district governments
• Small businesses
• City or township governments
• Independent school districts
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
• 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
• State governments
• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities