Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #R24
NIH Forecast: Resource and Capacity Building for Aggression Research (R24)
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
June 25, 2025
Respond By
January 16, 2026
Identifier
R24
NAICS
541715, 541720
This opportunity is a forecasted research grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research, aimed at advancing the science of aggression across species and disciplines. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a research grant forecast. - Products/Services Requested: - Research projects to develop naturalistic and ecologically valid experimental paradigms for studying aggression - Creation of improved measurement tools for aggression research - Development of cross-species data repositories (behavioral, brain, genetic, physiological data) - Team science, mentorship, and integrated bioethical approaches - Outreach to researchers, practitioners, and patients - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on cross-disciplinary and cross-species research - Focus on building research infrastructure and capacity - R24 activity code (Resource-Related Research Projects) - Broad eligibility: nonprofits, educational institutions, government entities, tribal organizations, and businesses - No applications are being accepted yet; this is a forecast to allow time for collaboration and project planning
Description
The Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research is soliciting applications to advance research on the mechanisms of aggressive behavior across species and disciplines. The focus is on developing naturalistic experimental paradigms, improved measurement tools, and cross-species data repositories to enhance understanding, prevention, and treatment of aggressive behavior. The initiative encourages team science, mentorship, integrated bioethical perspectives, and collaboration among researchers, practitioners, and patients. Applications are not currently being solicited; this notice allows potential applicants time to develop collaborations and projects.