Global Brain and Nervous System Disorders Research Across the Lifespan (R21)
 
  				This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages exploratory/developmental research grant applications, proposing the development of innovative, collaborative research projects on brain and other nervous system function and disorders throughout life, relevant to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Scientists in the United States (U.S.) or upper middle income countries (UMICs) are eligible to partner with scientists in LMIC institutions. Income categories used are as defined by the World Bank at http://data.worldbank.org/about/country-classifications/country-and-lending-groups.    These grants are expected to inform the development of more comprehensive research programs that contribute to the long-term goals of building sustainable research capacity in LMICs to address nervous system development, function and impairment throughout life and to lead to diagnostics, prevention, treatment and implementation strategies. The proposed work may also contribute to developing a base for research networking and evidence-based policy beyond the specific research project.
					General information about this opportunity
					
					Last Known Status
				 
					Active
					Program Number
				 
					PAR-14-331					
Federal Agency/Office
				 
					Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: National Institutes of Health					
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
				 
					Grant					
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
					Applicant Eligibility
					Other Eligible Applicants include the following:  Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.   To determine country income categories, please view the following: http://data.worldbank.org/country.  The subcategories of LMICs are: upper-middle-income (UMIC), lower-middle-income and low-income countries.   At least one institution in the U.S. or an UMIC, and at least one institution in a LMIC must be involved as partners in the grant application (UMIC institutions are eligible to partner either with U.S. institutions or directly with other LMIC institutions with no U.S. partner).  Exceptions:  Foreign high income country (HIC) institutions are not eligible institutional partners under this FOA.   Note that Hong Kong-based institutions are not eligible as applicant or primary LMIC partner institutions. As long as China remains a LMIC, a second institution in mainland China must be involved as the primary collaborating UMIC institution if an institution in Hong Kong is included.					
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
					Deadlines
					01/05/2017					
Other Assistance Considerations
					Formula and Matching Requirements
					This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.					
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
					Headquarters Office
					NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV					
Website Address
					http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-14-331.html
					E-mail Address
					FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV
					Financial Information
					Obligations
					$0.00					
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
					Awards up to $125,000.00