Innovation Grants to Nurture Initial Translational Efforts (IGNITE): Development and Validation of Model Systems to Facilitate Neurotherapeutic Discovery (R61/R33)

This grant encourages the development and validation of animal models and human/animal tissue ex vivo systems that recapitulate the phenotypic and physiologic characteristics of a defined neurological or neuromuscular disorder. The goal of this grant is to promote a significant improvement in the translational relevance of animal models or ex vivo systems that will be utilized to facilitate future development of neurotherapeutics. 

Funding: $750,000 total 

Duration: 3 years

Research Authority due dates: 10 days prior to submission

LOI (encouraged) due dates:  17.5.21, 19.9.21, 22.1.22, 21.5.22, 18.9.22, 21.1.23, 20.5.23, 20.9.23, 20.1.24

Full proposal due dates: 17.6.21, 19.10.21, 22.2.22, 21.6.22, 18.10.22, 21.2.23, 20.6.23, 20.10.23, 20.2.24