Grant name: Engineering Next-Generation Human Nervous System Microphysiological Systems (R21 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Funding organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total funding amount: Up to $275,000 over two years
Primary objective: Develop next-generation human cell-derived microphysiological systems (MPS) for studying nervous system development and diseases
Key stakeholders: Researchers in biomedical, social, and behavioral fields
Grant program context: Supports exploratory/developmental research
Funding source: Federal government (NIH)
Funding type: Grant
Significance: Addresses complex challenges in understanding nervous system diseases
Grant frequency: One-time funding opportunity
Higher Education Institutions
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Local Governments
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Development of microphysiological systems (MPS) that replicate nervous system architectures
Research on aging and diseases of the nervous system
Encouragement of high-risk, high-reward projects
Collaboration among experts in developmental biology, neuroscience, materials science, and engineering
Combined budget for direct costs may not exceed $275,000 over two years
No more than $200,000 may be requested in any single year
Open Date: January 16, 2025
Application Due Dates: February 16, 2025; June 16, 2025; October 16, 2025
Expiration Date: January 8, 2026
Compliance with NIH Grants Policy Statement
Adherence to ethical standards and regulations
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