PAR-22-031: Drug Discovery For Nervous System Disorders (R01 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2021.
National Institutes of Health offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on January 7, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 29, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeR01
- Clinical trialsNot allowed
- Funded byNIA, NIMH, NIDA
- Median yearly award$748,573
- Typical project length4.5 years
- R01, Research Project Grant. NIH's standard grant for a defined research project led by a named investigator, usually for up to five years. Other open R01 notices.
Projects funded under PAR-22-031 were run by National Institute on Aging (NIA, 20 projects), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH, 4 projects), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA, 3 projects) and National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA, 1 project). Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your project before you apply; the notice lists them.
This notice replaced PAR-19-147.
Application due dates, page limits and budget limits are set in the notice. Read PAR-22-031 in the NIH Guide.
Key dates
| Posted | November 29, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 7, 2025 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | February 12, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 15 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the money in the 4 programs behind this notice (72% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Reissue of PAR-19-147 This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) supports the discovery of novel compounds for the prevention and treatment of nervous system disorders. Through this FOA NIMH and NIA wish to stimulate research in: 1) Identification, design, synthesis, and preclinical testing of compounds of candidate therapeutics; 2) Initial hit-to-lead chemistry to improve activity of compounds against the target of interest; 3) Later stage lead optimization to improve efficacy and pharmacokinetics; and 4) Initial drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic (DMPK). Emphasis will be placed on projects that provide novel approaches for identifying potential therapeutic agents.
Funded under PAR-22-031 so far
NIH funded 28 projects under PAR-22-031 in fiscal 2022 to 2026, at 19 institutions. The median yearly award was $748,573.
Who has won Aging Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Aging Research (93.866) awarded $19 billion across 11,026 grant awards, an average of $1.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco | California | 337 | $575 million |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | New York | 242 | $574 million |
| University of Southern California | California | 203 | $572 million |
| The Washington University | Missouri | 210 | $556 million |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Michigan | 232 | $538 million |
Who has won Mental Health Research Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Mental Health Research Grants (93.242) awarded $8.8 billion across 6,785 grant awards, an average of $1.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Univ | Connecticut | 185 | $371 million |
| University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Pennsylvania | 200 | $297 million |
| University of California, Los Angeles | California | 176 | $234 million |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | New York | 144 | $212 million |
| The Washington University | Missouri | 149 | $211 million |
Who has won Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs (93.279) awarded $7.3 billion across 5,071 grant awards, an average of $1.4 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Univ | Connecticut | 150 | $305 million |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Maryland | 156 | $262 million |
| University of California, San Diego | California | 120 | $242 million |
| University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Pennsylvania | 100 | $182 million |
| New York University | New York | 62 | $173 million |
Other programs behind this notice
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is PAR-22-031 still open?
No. It closed on January 7, 2025.
Who can apply for Drug Discovery For Nervous System Disorders (R01 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)?
National Institutes of Health accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Drug Discovery For Nervous System Disorders (R01 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)?
Closed January 7, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has been funded under PAR-22-031?
NIH RePORTER lists 28 projects funded under PAR-22-031 in fiscal 2022 to 2026, at 19 institutions. The most were at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, University of Florida.
Who has won Mental Health Research Grants grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Yale Univ, University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, University of California, Los Angeles. The program made 6,785 awards worth $8.8 billion in that time.
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