Neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric conditions

Objective

This funding opportunity supports research aimed at advancing our understanding of complex neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, OCD, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. We also welcome submissions on stress and post-traumatic stress disorder. We are seeking proposals that pioneer novel treatment approaches, as well as basic science or preclinical studies in animal models of these disorders.

Eligible projects should be scientifically grounded, with clear hypotheses and well-designed experimental approaches. The goal is to generate meaningful results that deepen our understanding of these conditions or move new therapeutic strategies closer to translational use.

Suggested Proposal Topics

Applicants are not limited to these topics, but should demonstrate how their proposal advances our understanding or treatment of complex neuropsychiatric conditions.

Novel treatment approaches for neuropsychiatric conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, OCD, schizophrenia, depression, or anxiety
Basic science studies investigating the molecular, cellular, circuit, or genetic mechanisms underlying these and related disorders
Preclinical studies in animal models of neuropsychiatric and stress-related disorders
Research on stress, including its neurobiological mechanisms and contribution to neuropsychiatric conditions
Development or validation of biomarkers, behavioral assays, or other tools that improve diagnosis or measurement of these conditions
Computational, imaging, or data-driven approaches that advance understanding of neuropsychiatric disorders

Funding Details

10,000 USD seed funding will be awarded by the ResearchHub Foundation to fully fund one selected proposal in this initial round. In addition, all eligible proposals will have the opportunity to receive support through community crowdfunding. In previous rounds, additional projects were successfully funded through this mechanism. This initial $10,000 seed award is designed to support focused, high impact pilot studies, while larger scope proposals may be supported through additional donor contributions and community crowdfunding.

See ResearchHub’s funding guide for researchers to learn more about the process.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must (1) verify identity and (2) authenticate ORCID on their ResearchHub profile.
There are no restrictions based on the applicant’s country of residence.
PhD students, postdocs, independent researchers, and faculty are eligible.
Collaborative and interdisciplinary teams (e.g., neuroscience + engineering + computer science) are strongly encouraged.
Projects should be feasible within a proposed 6–12 month timeframe using available or obtainable infrastructure.
Proposals involving human tissue or stem cells must demonstrate appropriate ethical oversight and institutional approval.

Disclaimers and Open Science Commitment

Preregistration: All selected applicants must pre-register their study protocol on ResearchHub to be considered for funding.
Fully funded proposals will be eligible to be published as ResearchHub Registered Report (RRR) in the ResearchHub Journal (more info).
Open-Access Data Sharing: By participating, applicants agree to share all data generated through this research in an open-access repository. This ensures transparency and facilitates the scientific community’s engagement with the findings.
Preprint: Researchers are encouraged to upload a preprint of their findings on ResearchHub.
Progress Updates: Researchers are encouraged to share regular updates via the “Updates” tab and may receive RSC tips for updates shared.

Questions

For questions, please post directly in the “Conversation” tab of the funding opportunity on ResearchHub or alternatively contact Ben Rein (ben@researchhub.foundation).

Neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric conditions

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