Global Brain and Nervous System Disorders Research Across the Lifespan - Exploratory Grants

Background
The Fogarty International Center, in collaboration with NINDS, NIMH, NIA, NIEHS, NICHD, NEI, NIDCD, and NCCIH, aims to support neuro-health research through the Global Brain and Nervous System Disorders Research Across the Lifespan program. This initiative seeks to catalyze and strengthen collaborative research on brain and nervous system disorders in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), addressing health needs both domestically and globally.

The program encourages research across a full spectrum of neuro-health issues throughout the lifespan, including various neurological and neurodevelopmental diseases.

Grant Details
The grant will support projects that foster collaborations between scientists in the U.S. and LMICs. Research is encouraged across basic, clinical, translational, and implementation approaches to drive scientific advancement and develop innovative interventions that span the care continuum from diagnosis through treatment. The focus includes neurological, neuromuscular, sensory, neuropsychiatric, neuroinfectious, cognitive, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental diseases.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility is open to U.S. institutions collaborating with researchers in low- and middle-income countries. Preference may be given to applications that demonstrate strong partnerships between U.S. researchers and LMIC institutions.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this grant will be determined based on project proposals but is expected to encompass multiple years to allow for comprehensive research development.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant opportunity is not explicitly stated; however, individual grant awards will vary based on project scope and funding availability.

Place of Performance
Research activities are expected to take place in both the United States and low- and middle-income countries involved in the collaborative projects.