Utilizing Invasive Recording and Stimulating Opportunities in Humans to Advance Neural Circuitry Understanding of Mental Health Disorders (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-291 · Research funding opportunity
Overview
Supports studies using existing invasive human brain recording and stimulation opportunities to investigate neural circuits relevant to mental health. Projects should address focused translational questions; developing new technologies or treatments is outside scope.
Funding amount
Up to USD 275000 in direct costs over 2 years; maximum USD 200000 per year
Eligibility
Wits may apply as a non-US higher education institution. Proposals must fit this call and the mission of a participating institute; institutional registrations and funder requirements apply.
Other deadlines
Next new-application deadline: 16 October 2026. Next renewal/resubmission/revision deadline, where permitted: 16 November 2026. Submit by 17:00 local time of the applicant organisation. Call expiration: 8 January 2028. This is separate from the application deadline.