Global Brain and Nervous System Disorders Research Across the Lifespan (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages exploratory/developmental research grant applications, piloting innovative, collaborative research projects with low- and middle-income country (LMIC) institutions/ scientists on brain and other nervous system-related function and disorders throughout life, relevant to LMICs. Research on the full spectrum of neuro-health, neurological, neuromuscular, sensory, neuropsychiatric, cognitive, behavioral and neurodevelopmental function and disorders may span the full range of science from basic to clinical to translation and implementation research. Scientists in LMIC institutions may partner with scientists in other LMIC institutions and/or U.S. institutions . Income categories are defined by the World Bank.

LMIC institutions, are eligible to partner either with U.S. institutions, and/or with other LMIC institutions with or without a U.S. partner. Applications may be submitted from any of the institutional partners as appropriate.