Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #PAR-27-127
Silvio O. Conte Centers for Basic Neuroscience or Translational Mental Health Research Funding Opportunity
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
September 01, 2026
Respond By
May 25, 2028
Identifier
PAR-27-127
NAICS
541715, 541720
This opportunity is issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), for 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) - Scope: - Solicits applications from research teams for high-risk, high-impact neuroscience projects - Focuses on advancing basic brain and behavior research - Supports integration and translation of neuroscience research related to severe mental illnesses - Seeks to improve understanding of neurobehavioral mechanisms and developmental trajectories of psychopathology - Eligibility: - Open to nonprofits, tribal organizations, government entities, small businesses, and educational institutions - Excludes foreign organizations and non-U.S. entities - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or purchase quantities are mentioned - Primary request is for research services and scientific collaboration - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on novel, creative experimental approaches - Projects must address high-risk, high-impact questions in neuroscience and mental health - Integration of basic and clinical neuroscience is encouraged - No administrative or procedural details (e.g., contract vehicles) are included in the notice.
Description
This notice of funding opportunity encourages applications for Silvio O. Conte Centers for Basic Neuroscience or Translational Mental Health Research. The National Institute of Mental Health seeks teams of integrative researchers to address high-risk, high-impact questions aimed at advancing basic brain and behavior research, supporting integration and translation of neuroscience research on severe mental illnesses, and understanding neurobehavioral mechanisms and trajectories of psychopathology beginning in development. The program targets projects that cannot be achieved using other standard grant mechanisms. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations such as nonprofit organizations, tribal organizations, governments, small businesses, and educational institutions, excluding foreign organizations.