NINDS EXPLORATORY/DEVELOPMENTAL GRANT (R21) PROGRAM Release Date: September 11, 2000 NOTICE: NS-00-011 (see Notice of Inactivation, NOT-NS-03-017) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke PURPOSE The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) invites applications for Exploratory/Developmental (R21) Grants relevant to its research mission. The R21 Grant mechanism is intended to support innovative, high impact research projects. Such projects would either 1) generate pilot data to assess the feasibility of a novel avenue of investigation 2) involve high risk experiments that could lead to a breakthrough in a particular field or 3) demonstrate the feasibility of new technologies that could have major impact in a specific area. To be eligible for consideration, proposals must be distinct from those traditionally submitted through the R01 mechanism. For example, projects designed to produce incremental advances in knowledge in a well-established area will not be considered. Proposals submitted under this mechanism should be limited to those with the potential for truly ground-breaking impact. Applicants for an R21 award may request direct costs of up to $125,000 per year for a maximum of two years. This award is not renewable. Applications should be submitted on the grant application form PHS 398 (rev. 4/98). However, the Research Plan for an R21 proposal need not include preliminary data and should be limited to 15 pages (no appendices permitted). Initial peer review will be conducted by the relevant study section in the NINDS Scientific Review Branch. For further details regarding the R21 mechanism see the NINDS website: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/funding/r21guidelines.htm. Applicants are encouraged to contact appropriate program staff within NINDS for advice about potential R21 proposals. A complete listing of program director contacts may be found at: hk11b@nih.gov
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