NJCBIR Pilot Research Grants
New Jersey Commission on Brain Injury Research State of New Jersey Department of Health
Award: $3,000,000
Deadline: Oct 3, 2026
To encourage investigators to undertake research on neural protection, repair and regeneration after traumatic brain injury; to encourage individuals to undertake research on the effectiveness of clinical interventions for traumatic brain injury; and to enable researchers with novel scientific and clinical ideas to test them and develop pilot data needed to develop a programmatic area of research that can be supported by additional funding from the National Institutes of Health and other funding sources. Qualifications: Eligible projects include feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; development of new research technologies; and investigation of novel scientific ideas, model systems, tools, agents, targets, and technologies that have the potential to substantially advance brain cell regeneration and repair. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on appropriate institutional review board; basis of significance; experimental design and capability; investigator; research subjects; budget. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application and submit one hard copy; should include a description of the travel plans, including a short overview of the project, a description of the technique to be learned, and how it will help the project (maximum length: 1-page); must attach a letter from the visiting laboratory at the time of submission to qualify for the additional funds; statement of consent from the hosting researcher; essay; letter of intent. Focus: Neurology.
Eligibility
- States: NJ