Description
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is soliciting multi‑institutional, interdisciplinary research teams to establish Silvio O. Conte Centers focused on basic neuroscience or translational mental‑health research. The program seeks high‑risk, high‑impact projects that (a) advance fundamental brain‑behavior science, (b) bridge basic and clinical neuroscience for severe mental illnesses, and (c) elucidate neurodevelopmental trajectories of psychopathology. Applications must follow the P50 Specialized Center guidelines, include a Data Management and Sharing Plan, and be submitted through the NIH eRA Commons by the due date. Funding is limited to $2 million per award, with an anticipated start in April 2027. The award is a cooperative agreement (though noted “Not Applicable”) and will require annual progress reporting (RPPR) and financial statements.
• Target audience: Universities, research institutes, and eligible non‑profits with expertise in neuroscience, psychiatry, or translational mental‑health research.
• Funding mechanism: P50 Specialized Center grant (research‑center).
• Estimated award ceiling: $2 M (no minimum).
• Submission portal: NIH ASSIST/eRA Commons (eRA Service Desk contact).
• Key dates: Open Sep 15 2026; due May 25 2028; award expected Apr 1 2027; project start Apr 1 2027.
• Required documents: Multi‑project application, DMS plan, budget, biosketches, etc.
• Eligibility: U.S. public or private institutions (state, local, tribal, higher education, nonprofits, for‑profit); foreign entities ineligible.