Call for Submissions: Alexander Gralnick, M.D. Award for Research in Schizophrenia
The American Psychiatric Foundation invites submissions for The Alexander Gralnick, M.D. Award for Research in Schizophrenia annually in the fall. Named after the late Alexander Gralnick, M.D., the award acknowledges research achievements in the treatment of schizophrenia, emphasizing early diagnosis and treatment and psychosocial aspects of the disease process. Additional preference will be given to researchers working in a psychiatric facility. The amount of the award is $3,000. Application process: The applicant should submit the following: A statement summarizing the nature of his or her research r...
Source: ScanGrants feed - July 11, 2013 Category: Research Authors: American Psychiatric Foundation Source Type: funding

NARSAD Distinguished Investigator Grant
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2013 Distinguished Investigator Grant Applications. The NARSAD Distinguished Investigator Grant provides support for experienced investigators (full professor or equivalent) conducting neurobiological and behavioral research. A one-year grant of $100,000 is provided for established scientists pursuing innovative projects in diverse areas of neurobiological research. Areas of particular interest to the Scientific Council's Selection Committee include patient populations with unique or unusual characteristics and central nervous s...
Source: ScanGrants feed - April 30, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Source Type: funding

Reducing the Duration of Untreated Psychosis in the United States (R01)
Funding Opportunity Number: PAR-13-187 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number: 93.242Eligible Applicants State governmentsCounty governmentsCity or township governmentsSpecial district governmentsIndependent school districtsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Public housing authorities/Indian housing authoritiesNative American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS,...
Source: Grants.gov - April 14, 2013 Category: Research Tags: Health Source Type: funding

Reducing the Duration of Untreated Psychosis in the United States (R34)
Funding Opportunity Number: PAR-13-188 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number: 93.242Eligible Applicants State governmentsCounty governmentsCity or township governmentsSpecial district governmentsIndependent school districtsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Public housing authorities/Indian housing authoritiesNative American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS,...
Source: Grants.gov - April 14, 2013 Category: Research Tags: Health Source Type: funding

Reducing the Duration of Untreated Psychosis in the United States (R01)
Funding Opportunity PAR-13-187 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. Approximately 100,000 adolescents and young adults in the United States experience a first episode of psychosis (FEP) every year. The early phase of psychotic illness is widely viewed as a critical opportunity for indicated prevention, and a chance to alter the downward trajectory and poor outcomes associated with serious mental disorders such as schizophrenia. Multi-element FEP specialty care programs can produce a range of positive clinical and functional outcomes. The timing of treatment is critical; short and long-term outcomes are better...
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - April 10, 2013 Category: Research Source Type: funding

Reducing the Duration of Untreated Psychosis in the United States (R34)
Funding Opportunity PAR-13-188 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. Approximately 100,000 adolescents and young adults in the United States experience a first episode of psychosis (FEP) every year. The early phase of psychotic illness is widely viewed as a critical opportunity for indicated prevention, and a chance to alter the downward trajectory and poor outcomes associated with serious mental disorders such as schizophrenia. Multi-element FEP specialty care programs can produce a range of positive clinical and functional outcomes. The timing of treatment is critical; short and long-term outcomes are better...
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - April 10, 2013 Category: Research Source Type: funding

NARSAD Young Investigator Grant
The NARSAD Young Investigator Grant provides support for the most promising young scientists conducting neurobiological research. Two year awards up to $60,000, or $30,000 per year are provided to enable promising investigators to either extend research fellowship training or begin careers as independent research faculty. Basic and/or clinical investigators are supported, but research must be relevant to serious brain and behavior disorders such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, or child and adolescent mental illnesses. A few NARSAD Young Investigators are selected each year to present at the fo...
Source: ScanGrants feed - February 4, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Source Type: funding

Alexander Gralnick Research Investigator Prize
This prize is a biennial grant that supports exceptional research and mentoring accomplishments in the area of serious mental illness. Deadline: April 15, 2014 Sponsor: American Psychological Foundation The $20,000 grant supports “exceptional individuals working in the area of serious mental illness,” including but not limited to schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and paranoia (delusional disorder). The American Psychological Foundation provides financial support for innovative research and programs that enhance the power of psychology to elevate the human condition and advance human potential...
Source: ScanGrants feed - January 21, 2013 Category: Research Authors: American Psychological Foundation Source Type: funding