Awards can extend five years.
Methodical issues are also of interest, including issues related to animal models, techniques or computer science, improved neuro-imaging techniques, and advanced and ethically guided human laboratory procedures for inducing positive and negative emotional states. Grants intended to facilitate the entry of new investigators into the field of behavioral science research are available under a program of National Institute of Mental Health. Specifically, NIMH invites newly independent investigators into the field of behavioral science missions of the Institute. Funding of awards will be relatively rapid, within approximately six months of the date of receipt of the application. The U.S. State Department has awarded 9 grants under its Title VIII Program, which seeks to build expertise among Americans on Russia, Eurasia, and Central and East Europe.