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BD²: Breakthrough Discoveries for thriving with Bipolar Disorder funds science in search of ways to help every person with bipolar disorder thrive. We seek multidisciplinary teams to collaborate and explore the fundamental mechanisms, heterogeneity, progression, and underlying biology of the disorder to dramatically improve systems of care and accelerate research.

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Since launch, BD² has invested $78M+ in research commitments.

Funding Opportunities:
Requests for Applications (RFAs)

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Title Description Amount Year/Status RFA Links
Discovery Research

Discovery Research, Cycle 1

The Discovery Research program aims to delineate the causal mechanisms of bipolar disorder. The network of interdisciplinary researchers strategically advance our understanding of bipolar disorder and accelerate the development of effective interventions. Funded teams share resources, data, and progress with other teams in the network throughout the funding period.

Amount: up to $4,500,000
over 3 years
Year/Status: 2022Inactive Download RFA
Genetics Platform

Genetics Platform

The Genetics Platform advances our understanding of bipolar disorder genetics, including nuclear and mitochondrial genetics. Our partners collect and genotype an unprecedented quantity and diversity of samples from people with bipolar disorder to decode the complex genetic architecture of the disorder.

Amount: up to $10,000,000
over 2 years
Year/Status: 2022Inactive Download RFA