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: 18.1.25, 18.5.25, 20.9.25, 18.1.26, 18.5.26, 20.9.26, 18.1.27, 18.5.27, 20.9.27

Full proposal due date: 18.2.25, 18.6.25, 20.10.25, 18.2.26, 18.6.26, 20.10.26, 18.2.27, 18.6.27, 20.10.27