It can sometimes be challenging to know when your project may best fit within a team or multi-component mechanism, as many R01s for example can be led by teams with multiple principal investigators. Read on to learn more and how to differentiate between common team or multi-component mechanisms and determine which may be best to support your work.
Commonly Used Team or Multi-Component Mechanisms
Review the tables below to identify a mechanism that best fits your project scope and goals. Then use the NINDS Find Funding Opportunities page and filter by "Grant Mechanism" to find active funding opportunities for that mechanism that NINDS participates in.
| RM1 | Appropriate for an integrated and interdisciplinary team working towards one single set of aims. Visit the NINDS RM1 page for more information. |
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| R01 | Can be appropriate for small teams. Review the table below and contact a NINDS Program Officer if you have further questions. |
| P50, U54, U19, U24 | These and similar mechanisms are also used for specific, NINDS-solicited funding opportunities such as for Centers or Consortia. See a specific notice of funding opportunity for more information and details. |
Comparing Team and Multi-component Mechanisms
Use the table below to compare and contrast the various team and multi-component mechanisms available to determine which mechanism best aligns with your proposal.
| Category | Parent R01 | NINDS RM1 |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Efforts from single lab to small teams | Synergy, collaboration, team science efforts (integrated and interdisciplinary) |
| Structure | 1 set of aims; 12-page research strategy | 1 set of aims + 15-page Research Strategy + 4 "Other Attachments"
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| Review | Review 1 project; CSR | Review 1 project + Other Attachments (3) CSR |
| Leadership | Depends on the project | Emphasis on multi-PI collaboration and shared leadership across 3-6 MPIs |
| Team science-specific features | MPI specific language | Coordination described in the team management plan Can allot resources for a program manager/coordinator and for intra-team data management; specific review criteria |
| Due dates | Standard dates | See an active NOFO for due dates |