OpportunityTitle: Epigenomic Modifications in Neurodevelopment (R21)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Other Eligible Applicants include the following:  Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.
Description: Purpose. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), National Institutes of Health, solicits research grant applications that characterize epigenetic events involved in neurodevelopmental processes or propose to identify epigenome-wide marks associated with early environmental influences and vulnerability to mental disorders. Studies that provide cross-species analysis and/or studies that address heterogeneity of epigenetic marks across tissue types, including cell specificity in the brain across development are of particular interest. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21) award mechanism and runs in parallel with an FOA of identical scientific scope, RFA-MH-11-030, that solicits applications utilizing the Research Project Grant (R01) award mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The NIMH intends to commit approximately $5,000,000 total costs in Fiscal Year 2011 to fund 10 or more R01 and R21 awards in response to this FOA and the companion announcement.
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