NJCBIR: Pilot Research Grant

NJCBIR: Pilot Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Health
Amount: Up to US $150,000
Last Updated: July 02, 2025

Summary

The NJCBIR: Pilot Research Grant aims to foster innovative research to treat and cure traumatic brain injuries in New Jersey. It encourages experienced and new investigators to explore groundbreaking approaches in brain cell regeneration. Through funding, the program supports feasibility studies and other research methodologies, ultimately aiming to improve treatment outcomes for individuals affected by traumatic brain injuries. The initiative also includes establishing a central registry for tracking brain injury cases to enhance research and prevention strategies.

Overview

NOTE: A one-page letter of intent is highly recommended for all grant applications. Letters of intent must be filed with the NJCBIR office by Letter of Inquiry Deadline above. New Jersey Commission on Brain Injury Research Our Mission The New Jersey Commission on Brain Injury Research promotes the necessary research that will result in the treatment and cure for traumatic injuries of the brain, thereby giving hope to an ever increasing number of residents who suffer the debilitating effects of this injury. To achieve these goals the Commission will encourage and promote significant, original research projects in New Jersey emphasizing nerve regeneration as a means to a cure for brain injury through the funding of approved research projects at qualifying research institutions in the state. In addition, the Commission will establish and maintain, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health, a central registry of all persons who sustain traumatic brain injuries. Program Objectives The NJCBIR is committed to accelerating research to develop effective interventions and cures for the disabilities associated with traumatic brain injury. Its primary objectives are: To advance the field of brain cell repair and regeneration in the New Jersey research community by encouraging established scientists to apply their expertise to the brain.To foster collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches to brain injury research.To develop models of neural repair and regeneration that establishes a basis for additional scientific investigation.To develop models of neural repair and regeneration after brain injury that can lead to clinical interventions.To stimulate epidemiological analysis of the New Jersey TBI Registry data in order to improve injury prevention, develop treatment guidelines and enhance patient outcomes.To promote dissemination of the research findings generated by those scientists supported by the NJCBIR.To develop and evaluate clinical interventions that lead to improved treatment and function after TBI Pilot Research Grant The NJCBIR will fund Pilot Research Grants with an emphasis on encouraging: experienced investigators to pursue a new direction in brain injury research, or new investigators who want to gather preliminary data for larger research projects. Suitable projects include: feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; development of new research technologies; andinvestigation of novel scientific ideas, model systems, tools, agents, targets, and technologies that have the potential to substantially advance brain cell regeneration and repair.

Eligibility

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