Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #PAR-26-043
NIMH Forecasted Grant for Neuroscience and Mental Health Research Centers
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
September 12, 2025
Respond By
June 09, 2026
Identifier
PAR-26-043
NAICS
541715
This opportunity is a forecasted grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) for the Silvio O. Conte Centers for Basic Neuroscience or Translational Mental Health Research. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - Purpose and Scope: - Funding research centers focused on advancing basic brain and behavior research - Integrating and translating neuroscience research on severe mental illnesses - Understanding neurobehavioral developmental mechanisms of psychopathology from childhood through adolescence - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, part numbers, or vendors requested; this is a research grant opportunity - Eligibility and Requirements: - Open to government entities, businesses, nonprofits, tribal organizations, and educational institutions - No cost sharing or matching required - Minimum award amount is $2,000,000 - Discretionary funding under the health category - Notable Details: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as the opportunity funds research projects rather than product procurement
Description
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) seeks research applications for the Silvio O. Conte Centers for Basic Neuroscience or Translational Mental Health Research. The primary objectives include advancing basic brain and behavior research to understand mental disorders, supporting integration and translation of neuroscience research on severe mental illnesses, and advancing understanding of neurobehavioral developmental mechanisms of psychopathology beginning in childhood and adolescence. Research teams employing integrative and novel approaches to address high-risk, high-impact questions are encouraged to apply. This notice provides potential applicants time to develop collaborative and responsive project plans.