NINDS Neuroscience Funding Announcements

NIH Partners in Research Program (R03)
Funding Contact: NINDS Funding Coordinator
Funding Categories: Minority Health and Research

Brief Description:
This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits research grant applications from academic/scientific institutions and community organizations that propose to forge partnerships (1) to study methods and strategies to engage and inform the public regarding health science in order to improve public understanding of the methods and benefits of publicly funded research, and (2) to increase scientists’ understanding of and outreach to the public in their research efforts. The purpose of the NIH Partners in Research program is to support two-year pilot and/or feasibility research studies of innovative activities designed to improve public understanding of biomedical and behavioral science, develop strategies for promoting collaboration between scientists and the community to improve the health of the public, and to identify the conditions (e.g., settings and approaches) that will enhance the effectiveness of such activities.

Grant Mechanism: R03
NIH Guide: RFA-OD-07-001
Release Date: 2007-10-12
Expiration Date: 2008-01-12