Grant name: Novel Mechanism Research on Neuropsychiatric Symptoms (NPS) in Alzheimer's Dementia (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
Funding organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total funding amount: Up to $275,000
Duration: Maximum project period of 2 years
Primary objective: Enhance knowledge of mechanisms associated with neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
Key stakeholders: NIH, NIMH, NIA, researchers in the field
Funding source: NIH
Funding type: Grant
Significance: Addresses urgent need for better treatments for neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia
Grant frequency: One-time
Higher Education Institutions
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Private Institutions of Higher Education
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For-Profit Organizations
Small Businesses
Local Governments
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Must have an active registration in System for Award Management (SAM)
Must have an eRA Commons account for Program Directors/Principal Investigators
Neurobiological and behavioral mechanisms underlying neuropsychiatric symptoms
Integration of multiple levels of analysis in research
Individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
Research in biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences
Experience with neuroimaging, neurophysiology, gene expression, and behavioral intervention research
Maximum budget for direct costs: $275,000
Maximum request in any single year: $200,000
Open Date: January 16, 2025
Application Due Dates: February 16, 2025; June 16, 2025; October 16, 2025; February 16, 2026; June 16, 2026
Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement
Must follow ethical standards and regulations for human subjects research
Follow instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide
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