NINDS encourages grant applications aimed at improving and developing methodology and measurement in the behavioral and social sciences. This announcement is made together with 14 other NIH components and is supported by 3 funding mechanisms: R01, R21, and R03.
The behavioral and social sciences offer significant, fundamental insights into the comprehensive understanding of human health, including disease cause and treatment, and the promotion of health and well-being. This announcement encourages research to improve the quality and scientific power of data collected in the behavioral and social sciences through innovations in research design, data collection, measurement, and data analysis.
Potential applicants should contact Dr. Debra Babcock, program director, Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience Cluster, NINDS; telephone: 301-496-9964; email: db390r@nih.gov. For more information visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-212.html, http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-213.html, or http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-214.html.