Resource and Capacity Building to Advance the Science of Aggression across Species and Disciplines (R24 Clinical Trial Optional)
🏛 National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)
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This grant is for research institutions and investigators advancing the science of aggressive behavior across animal and human models. Applicants should include researchers with expertise in neuroscience, psychology, behavioral genetics, evolutionary biology, sociology, criminology, ethics, or related fields. Collaborative teams combining animal and human research expertise are strongly encouraged. The grant supports resource and capacity building activities, including experimental paradigms, measurement tools, data repositories, mentorship programs, and team science initiatives to bridge disciplinary gaps and improve understanding of aggression mechanisms.
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Key dates
- Jun 25, 2025 Applications open
- Jan 16, 2026 Application deadline
- Nov 1, 2026 Award announced
- Dec 1, 2026 Project start
Program description
The Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research seeks to advance its mission by soliciting applications to advance research on the mechanisms of aggressive behavior across species and disciplines, consistent with OBSSR’s Congressional authorization to develop and coordinate research on violent behavior. Aggressive behavior is associated with numerous chronic diseases, especially psychiatric and neurological conditions. Additional scientific resources and capacity are needed to accelerate and enhance research to address this public health challenge through improved mechanistic understanding, prevention, and treatment of aggressive behavior. Priority areas for this NOFO will include: naturalistic and ecologically valid experimental paradigms that can be applied analogously across both animal and human research to bridge disciplinary silos and translational gaps; improved measurement tools to catalyze progress and improve causal inference, rigor, and reproducibility; and cross-species data repositories (e.g., behavioral, brain, genetic, and physiological data) to accelerate research advances to improve human health and well-being. Priority approaches will include: team science to promote innovation and collaboration across levels of analysis, disciplines, and the translational continuum; mentorship and career development to build a robust cohort of investigators; integrated bioethical perspectives; and outreach to and collaboration among researchers, practitioners, and patients to ensure use-inspired research with a strong foundational basis.
Applications are not being solicited at this time. This Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. This NOFO will utilize the R24 activity code.
Investigators with expertise in neuroscience, psychology, evolutionary biology, behavioral genetics, sociology, criminology, ethics, and other related disciplines are encouraged to begin to consider applying for this new NOFO. Collaborative teams combining expertise in animal and human research will be encouraged.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (R&R)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Biographical Sketches
- NIH Research Plan (specific format per NOFO)
Program contact
- 👤 Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research
- 📧 Kristin.brethel-haurwitz@nih.gov
- 📞 301-402-3930
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.310 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$973,507,476
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$383,462,829
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$190,396,050
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$179,737,926
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$169,422,678
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$167,922,818
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$147,947,250
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$143,679,156
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$115,739,255
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$91,722,927
Top States by Funding
- CA 3 awards $1,196.2M
- NC 4 awards $446.1M
- WA 1 awards $383.5M
- MD 2 awards $317.4M
- NY 4 awards $261.2M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.310). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $1,174,839,078 | |
| 2025 | $1,062,277,534 | |
| 2026 est. | $28,100,048 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Research institutions, universities, and researchers with expertise in neuroscience, psychology, behavioral genetics, evolutionary biology, and related disciplines. Collaborative teams are strongly encouraged.
When is the deadline?
The fixed deadline is January 16, 2026. This notice is provided for advanced planning; applications are not currently being solicited.
What types of research activities are supported?
Naturalistic experimental paradigms applicable across species; improved measurement tools; cross-species data repositories; team science collaborations; and mentorship and career development programs.
How competitive is this award?
Competition is typically high for NIH R24 grants. Strong collaborative teams with interdisciplinary expertise addressing the priority focus areas will be most competitive.
What is the funding range?
The total funding pool is $1,500,000. Individual award amounts will be specified in the full NOFO when released.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Begin building collaborative teams now with researchers across disciplines (neuroscience, psychology, evolutionary biology, sociology, criminology, ethics).
- Focus on bridging animal and human research methodologies and addressing translational gaps between disciplinary silos.
- Emphasize innovative measurement tools and data repositories that can advance reproducibility and causal inference across species.
- Include mentorship and career development components to build investigator capacity in aggression research.
- Integrate bioethical perspectives and include practitioners and patients in research planning for use-inspired, relevant science.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications focusing on single-discipline approaches rather than cross-disciplinary collaboration often underperform. Proposals lacking clear translational relevance or mechanisms to bridge animal-human research gaps miss core priorities. Inadequate attention to measurement rigor, reproducibility, and data sharing infrastructure weakens competitiveness.
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