Mental Health Research Grants Grants (Assistance Listing 93.242)

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This NIH Predoctoral-to-Postdoctoral Transition Award (F99/K00) supports promising graduate students as they finish doctoral research and move into mentored postdoctoral career development, in NIH mission-relevant fields. It is a mentored training award administered through institutions; candidates may not lead an independent clinical trial but may participate in a sponsor-led one. Only domestic U.S. organizations may apply; foreign organizations are not eligible, though foreign components are allowed.

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This NIH Research Education Program (R25/UE5) funds mentoring activities and networks that develop the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce. It requires institutional commitment of staff, facilities, and resources, and proposed activities must be distinct from any existing federally funded training programs (such as T32) at the applicant. Only domestic U.S. organizations may apply; foreign organizations are not eligible and foreign components are not allowed. Clinical trials are not permitted.

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This NIH Research Education Program (R25) funds hands-on research experiences that help build and diversify the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce. It is aimed at institutions that can provide the staff, facilities, and educational resources to run such programs, and proposed activities must be distinct from any existing federally funded training grants (such as T32). Only domestic U.S. organizations may apply; foreign organizations are not eligible and foreign components are not allowed. Clinical trials are not permitted.

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This NIH Research Education Program (R25) funds the development of courses, curricula, and educational methods that strengthen the biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research workforce. It is aimed at institutions that can commit staff, facilities, and educational resources, and proposed activities must be distinct from any existing federally funded training grants (such as T32) at the applicant. Only domestic U.S. organizations may apply; foreign organizations are not eligible and foreign components are not allowed. Clinical trials are not permitted.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $375K

This NIH R15 (REAP) award funds small-scale research and student research experiences at health-professional and graduate schools that receive limited NIH funding, with a minimal-risk clinical trial required. Eligibility is restricted to degree-granting institutions that have received no more than $6 million per year of NIH support in 4 of the last 7 years; foreign organizations are not eligible. Awards reach up to about $375,000. The NIH-funding cap and institution-type limits make eligibility narrow, so verify your institution qualifies.

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This NIH (NIMH) R01 funds research on delivering and improving empirically-supported mental health interventions for older adults living with serious mental illness, conducted in real-world care settings such as primary care, long-term care, and community centers; a clinical trial is optional. Unusually for this batch, foreign (non-U.S.) organizations and the foreign components of U.S. organizations are eligible to apply, and foreign components are allowed. Refer to the NOFO for full eligibility details, as the record points there rather than listing all entity types. No specific award amount is stated.

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This NIH STTR program (R41/R42) funds U.S. small businesses that partner with a nonprofit research institution to move scientific innovations toward commercialization. Eligibility is limited to U.S. small business concerns as defined by the SBA, and foreign organizations are not eligible. No award amount is listed.

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This NIH BRAIN Initiative U01 funds development of scalable technologies to map brain connectivity across scales in humans, non-human primates, and mice, feeding into the BRAIN CONNECTS network; no clinical trial is allowed. Eligibility is described in the funding notice, and foreign organizations and their U.S. components may apply. No award amount is specified. Funded projects must integrate into a coordinated network, so review the notice's eligibility details carefully.

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This NIH SBIR Phase IIB award is restricted to U.S. small business concerns that have previously received an NIH SBIR or STTR Phase II award; it bridges the gap between Phase II and commercialization for later-stage R&D. Only one such award is allowed per project, and applications must be submitted within the first six due dates after the Phase II budget period ends, so it is narrow and limited to existing grantees. Foreign organizations are not eligible to apply.

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This NIH SBIR/STTR Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) is restricted to U.S. small business concerns (as defined by the SBA) and helps move NIH-funded SBIR/STTR projects from late-stage development toward commercialization. It supports later-stage R&D and technical assistance such as replication studies, IND/IDE-enabling work, clinical studies, manufacturing scale-up, and regulatory support, and a significant portion may be subcontracted. Foreign organizations are not eligible to apply.

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This NIH/NIMH R34 grant supports pilot research to adapt, optimize, and test behavioral interventions for sleep problems in adolescents and young adults with or at risk for a mental health disorder, and a clinical trial is required. It is a research grant for universities, research institutions, and similar eligible organizations. Foreign (non-U.S.) organizations and foreign components are not eligible. No specific award amounts are listed, and eligibility is oriented toward research institutions rather than nonprofits, businesses, or individuals broadly.

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This NIH/CDC/FDA SBIR program (R43/R44) funds U.S. small businesses developing scientific innovations toward commercial products through feasibility and R&D studies. Eligibility is limited to U.S. small business concerns as defined by the SBA, and foreign organizations are not eligible. No award amount is listed.

National Institutes of Health · $25K–$250K

This NIH S10 instrumentation grant funds resource-limited institutions to purchase state-of-the-art scientific instruments supporting biomedical research and education. It is a limited competition that invites applications only from eligible organizations, and awards range from about $25,000 to $250,000. Foreign organizations and foreign components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $200K

This NIH R21 grant funds secondary analyses that use archived HIV/AIDS data sets and specimen collections to answer questions about maternal, pediatric, and adolescent HIV/AIDS. Both U.S. and foreign organizations are eligible to apply, but foreign components within a project are not allowed. The award ceiling is up to about $200,000.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $500K

Open to U.S. and foreign research institutions, universities, nonprofits, and certain government/tribal organizations. This NIH R01 funds groundbreaking, high-impact Down syndrome research across any relevant topic, with no preliminary data required. Awards up to about $500,000.

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The NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA, R25) funds educational projects that increase understanding of biomedical research among pre-college (pre-K through grade 12) students and encourage interest in STEM careers. It suits universities, research institutions, and education-focused organizations that can run science education programs. Only domestic U.S. organizations may apply; foreign organizations are not eligible and foreign components are not allowed. Clinical trials are not permitted.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $700K

An NIH BRAIN Initiative R61 funding exploratory human neuroscience using invasive neural recording and stimulation during surgical procedures. Foreign organizations and foreign components are not eligible; the work requires multidisciplinary teams with access to neurosurgical settings. Awards reach up to about $700,000, and clinical trials are not allowed. This is a highly specialized research award for institutions with relevant clinical/research capacity, not for general nonprofits, small businesses, or individuals.

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An NIH R01 funding discovery and optimization of in vivo chemical probes for novel nervous-system targets, with applicants expected to already have validated starting compounds and bioassays in hand. Domestic and foreign organizations and foreign components are eligible to apply. No award amount is specified, and clinical trials are not allowed. This is a research grant for investigators with existing medicinal-chemistry capacity, not for general nonprofits, small businesses, or individuals.

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This NIH R01 supports research institutions and investigators studying how to design rigorous clinical trials of rapid-acting psychotropic drugs (RAPIDs) and adjunctive psychosocial interventions. A clinical trial is required, so applicants must be prepared to run one. Foreign (non-U.S.) organizations, foreign components of U.S. organizations, and foreign components generally are not eligible or allowed. The notice does not state an award ceiling; refer to the NOFO for eligibility and budget details.

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This NIH opportunity provides administrative supplements only to organizations that already hold an active, eligible NIH grant or cooperative agreement, to cover unforeseen increased costs within the scope of the existing project. New applicants without a current NIH award cannot use it. Funding is not guaranteed, and applicants must discuss requests with the awarding Institute's staff before submitting; foreign organizations may apply only consistent with the existing parent award.

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This NIH BRAIN Initiative R01 funds development of computational theories, models, and methods for analyzing complex brain-circuit data, to be shared with the research community. Eligible applicants are research organizations, including faith- or community-based organizations, tribal governments, foreign organizations, and U.S. territories; it targets institutions rather than individuals. No award amount is specified. The work is narrowly scoped to neural-circuit tool building, so confirm fit before applying.

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Open to U.S. universities, research institutions, nonprofits, and certain government/tribal organizations; foreign organizations are not eligible. This NIH R01 supports early-stage investigators pursuing a new research direction, and applications must include no preliminary data. Award size follows standard R01 limits; aimed at researchers early in their independent careers.

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Open to U.S. universities, research institutions, nonprofits, and certain government and tribal organizations; foreign organizations are not eligible. This NIH R21 funds exploratory, early-stage projects developing methods or agents to target 'undruggable' molecules in serious diseases. Award size isn't specified and follows standard NIH R21 limits; best suited to researchers pursuing high-risk, innovative therapeutics.

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This NIH program (Blueprint MedTech Translator) funds translational research and clinical feasibility studies for therapeutic and diagnostic devices targeting nervous- or neuromuscular-system disorders, open to a broad range of institutions including HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges, faith- and community-based organizations, and individuals or businesses developing their own devices. It is a milestone-driven cooperative agreement requiring NIH staff involvement in project planning and monitoring. No award amount is specified, and the deadline is not imminent.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $100K

This NIH award (SuRE, up to $100,000) funds investigator-initiated biomedical research by full-time faculty at resource-limited higher education institutions who do not currently hold other NIH research project grants, aiming to build research capacity and student research experience. Foreign organizations and their non-U.S. components are not eligible. The maximum award is under $100,000, and the application deadline is not imminent.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $125K

This NIH award (SuRE-First, up to $125,000) funds investigator-initiated biomedical research by full-time faculty at resource-limited institutions who have never previously held an independent, peer-reviewed external research grant, aiming to build research capacity and provide student research experience. Foreign organizations and their non-U.S. components are not eligible. The maximum award is small, and the deadline is not imminent.

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This NIH fellowship supports predoctoral students pursuing a combined MD/PhD or similar dual-doctoral degree at institutions that lack an NIH-funded dual-degree training program, aiming to prepare them for physician-scientist careers. It applies to individual students, not organizations, and excludes foreign organizations and their non-U.S. components; applicants cannot lead an independent clinical trial. No funding amount is given, and the deadline is not imminent.

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This NIH fellowship funds individual postdoctoral researchers who show strong potential to become independent investigators in health-related research fields, supporting mentored research training. It is an individual award (not for organizations), and foreign organizations are listed as an other-eligible applicant category. No specific funding amount is given, and the deadline is not imminent.

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This NIH fellowship supports predoctoral students in combined MD/PhD or similar dual-doctoral degree programs at institutions that already have an NIH-funded dual-degree training program, preparing them for physician-scientist careers. It is limited to individual student applicants; foreign organizations and their non-U.S. components are not eligible, and applicants may not lead an independent clinical trial. No award amount is listed, and the deadline is not imminent.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $200K

This NIH R25 supports short courses that teach innovative research methods in the behavioral and social sciences, aimed at developing the biomedical research workforce. Eligible applicants are research institutions such as universities and minority- or tribal-serving colleges, with foreign organizations excluded. Awards go up to $200,000.

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This NIH R01 funds larger-scale research testing and disseminating interventions to improve health in Native American populations, following the same research focus as its companion R34 announcement. Eligible applicants include universities, tribal colleges, minority-serving institutions, and community organizations, with foreign entities restricted. No award amount is specified.

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This NIH R34 funds early-stage research and pilot studies testing interventions to improve health outcomes in Native American communities, including etiologic research and culturally-informed treatment studies. Eligible applicants include universities, tribal colleges, minority-serving institutions, and community organizations, with some restrictions on foreign entities. No award amount is specified; a clinical trial component is optional.

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This NIH/NIMH U01 funds individual research projects to discover and develop new drugs and neurostimulation approaches for mental disorders, substance use disorders, and alcohol use disorder. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; foreign organizations are not eligible, and it targets research organizations rather than individuals. No award amount is specified. The drug/device discovery focus makes the scope narrow.

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This NIH/NIMH U19 funds multi-project programs to discover and develop new drugs and neurostimulation approaches for mental disorders, substance use disorders, and alcohol use disorder. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; foreign organizations are not eligible, and it targets research organizations, not individuals. No award amount is specified. It supports large multidisciplinary programs, so the scope is narrow.

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This NIH R01 grant funds research applications studying the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetics and genomics, using empirical, conceptual, legal, or normative methods. Applications must include a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP); those without one won't be reviewed. It's aimed at eligible U.S. and territorial research institutions, and the deadline is November 18, 2026.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $50K

This NIH grant (up to $50,000) funds small research projects studying the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of human genetics and genomics, including single-investigator studies, preliminary data collection, and secondary data analysis. It's aimed at eligible U.S. and territorial research institutions. The deadline is November 16, 2026.

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This NIH R21 grant funds exploratory and developmental research into the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetics and genomics, particularly studies examining new or emerging genomic technologies. It's open to eligible U.S. and territorial research institutions using empirical, conceptual, legal, or normative methods. The deadline is November 18, 2026.

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An NIH/NIMH research project grant (R01, clinical trials not allowed) supporting innovative, non-trial mental health services research aligned with NIMH strategic priorities. A broad set of domestic and foreign institutions may apply, including universities, tribal governments, and community-based organizations. No specific award amount is stated. This suits research institutions conducting services research rather than intervention trials.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $225K

An NIH/NIMH pilot research grant (R34, clinical trial not allowed) supporting mental health services research that is not an immediate precursor to a service-intervention trial but aligns with NIMH priorities. A broad set of domestic and foreign institutions may apply, including universities, tribal governments, and community-based organizations. The award is capped at about $225,000. This suits research institutions conducting non-trial pilot services research.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $50K

The NIH parent Small Research Grant (R03, clinical trial not allowed) supports small, short-term projects such as pilot and feasibility studies, secondary data analysis, and methodology development. A broad range of domestic and foreign institutions may apply, including universities, tribal governments, and community-based organizations. The award is capped at about $50,000. The small budget suits research institutions pursuing limited-scope projects to generate preliminary data.

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The NIH parent Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21, clinical trial required) supports early-stage research projects with at least one clinical trial, aligned with participating NIH institutes' missions. A broad range of domestic and foreign institutions may apply, including universities, tribal governments, and community-based organizations. No specific award amount is stated. The clinical-trial requirement makes this best suited to research institutions with trial capacity.

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The NIH parent Research Project Grant (R01, clinical trial required) supports investigator-initiated research projects, with at least one clinical trial required, aligned with participating NIH institutes' missions. A broad range of domestic and foreign institutions may apply, including universities, tribal governments, and community-based organizations. No specific award amount is stated. The clinical-trial requirement makes this best suited to research institutions with trial capacity.

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The NIH parent Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21, clinical trial not allowed) supports early-stage, higher-risk research projects that may lead to breakthroughs or novel methods. A broad range of domestic and foreign institutions may apply, including universities, tribal governments, and community-based organizations. No specific award amount is stated. This is an exploratory research mechanism aimed at research institutions.

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The NIH parent Research Project Grant (R01, clinical trial not allowed) supports investigator-initiated research projects aligned with participating NIH institutes' missions, excluding clinical trials. A broad range of domestic and foreign institutions may apply, including universities, tribal governments, and community-based organizations. No specific award amount is stated. This is a core NIH research mechanism aimed at research institutions.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $375K

The REAP program funds small-scale research at health professional and graduate schools that haven't been major recipients of NIH support, while giving students hands-on research experience. Eligibility is limited to institutions awarding NIH-relevant degrees that received under $6 million per year in NIH support in 4 of the last 7 years — a specific financial threshold worth checking before applying. Awards go up to $375,000.

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This NIH R01 supports research on improving access to and quality of evidence-based practices for youth mental health, including in rural, urban, and under-resourced settings. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, and tribal and community organizations, but foreign (non-U.S.) organizations are not eligible to apply and foreign components are not allowed. A clinical trial is optional. It is aimed at research teams with mental-health services research expertise. No specific award amount is stated.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $375K

An NIH Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA/R15) for undergraduate-focused institutions that do not receive substantial NIH funding, supporting small-scale biomedical research with undergraduate involvement. Eligibility is narrow: institutions must award baccalaureate science degrees and have received no more than about $6 million per year of NIH support in 4 of the last 7 years; foreign organizations are not eligible. The award is capped at about $375,000. This is restricted to qualifying lower-NIH-funded undergraduate institutions.

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This NIH/NIMH award (R61/R33) funds feasibility work followed by clinical trials testing mental-health system interventions to improve the organization, delivery, and outcomes of mental health services. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; it targets research organizations rather than individuals. No award amount is specified. The focus on system-level interventions and required clinical trial make the scope narrow.

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This NIH/NIMH R01 funds pilot effectiveness trials of mental health treatment, prevention, and services interventions, with a clinical trial required. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; it targets research organizations rather than individuals. No award amount is specified. Studies must follow NIMH's experimental-therapeutics approach, so the scope is specific.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH/NIMH award (R61/R33) funds early-stage testing of pharmacologic or device-based interventions for mental disorders, with a clinical trial required. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; it targets research organizations rather than individuals. No award amount is specified. Studies must follow NIMH's experimental-therapeutics design, so the scope is specific.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH/NIMH R33 grant funds early-stage testing of pharmacologic or device-based interventions for mental disorders, with a clinical trial required. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; it is aimed at research organizations rather than individuals. No award amount is specified. The study must follow NIMH's experimental-therapeutics design requirements, so the scope is narrow.

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This NIH/NIMH R33 grant funds pilot research developing and testing novel psychosocial therapeutic and preventive interventions for mental disorders, with a clinical trial required. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; it is geared toward research organizations rather than individuals. The award amount is not specified in the listing. Applicants must use the experimental-therapeutics approach described, so the research focus is narrow.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH/NIMH award (R61/R33) funds development and testing of novel psychosocial therapeutic and preventive interventions for mental disorders, with a clinical trial required. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; it targets research organizations rather than individuals. No award amount is specified. Work must follow NIMH's experimental-therapeutics approach, so the scope is specific.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH/NIMH R01 funds full-scale hybrid effectiveness-implementation clinical trials of mental health treatment, prevention, or services interventions in community and practice settings, with a clinical trial required. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; it targets research organizations rather than individuals. No award amount is specified. Trials must be well-powered and follow NIMH's experimental-therapeutics approach, so the scope is specific.

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This NIH/NIMH R01 funds confirmatory efficacy clinical trials of non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions for mental disorders in adults and children, with a clinical trial required. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; it targets research organizations rather than individuals. No award amount is specified. Trials must follow NIMH's experimental-therapeutics design, so the scope is narrow.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH/NIMH U01 cooperative agreement funds first-in-human and early-stage clinical trials of novel investigational drugs or neuromodulatory devices for psychiatric disorders, with a clinical trial required. Eligible applicants are research and education institutions, including minority-serving and tribal-serving institutions, faith- or community-based organizations, and tribal governments; foreign organizations are not eligible, and it targets research organizations rather than individuals. No award amount is specified. It emphasizes academia-industry partnerships, so the scope is narrow.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

An NIH research project grant (R01, clinical trials optional) supporting population-based research on how work and occupation influence health outcomes among populations with health disparities. Eligible applicants are domestic institutions such as universities, tribal governments, and community-based organizations; foreign organizations, foreign components of U.S. organizations, and foreign components are not eligible. No specific award amount is stated. This suits research institutions conducting population health-disparities research.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

An NIH/NIMH planning grant (R34, clinical trial required) funding research on family-navigation emergency-department diversion models for non-urgent mental health concerns. Eligible applicants are domestic institutions such as universities, tribal governments, and community-based organizations; foreign organizations and foreign components are not eligible. No specific award amount is stated. This requires a clinical trial and suits research institutions in mental health services research.

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An NIH/NIMH research project grant (R01, clinical trial required) funding research on family-navigation emergency-department diversion models for non-urgent mental health concerns. Eligible applicants are domestic institutions such as universities, tribal governments, and community-based organizations; foreign organizations and foreign components are not eligible. No specific award amount is stated. The clinical-trial requirement makes this best suited to research institutions in mental health services research.

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NIH cooperative-agreement (UG3/UH3) funding for bundled early-stage (Phase 1 to 2a) clinical drug development of novel therapeutics for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, focused on non-amyloid/non-tau mechanisms. Intended for research institutions able to run gated, milestone-driven clinical trials. No award amount is stated. This is highly specialized clinical research funding, not suited to individuals or general nonprofits.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH (R21) opportunity funds translational research into mood and psychosis symptoms during the menopause transition, examining underlying neurobiological and behavioral mechanisms. It targets research and academic institutions and interdisciplinary research teams, not individuals or typical nonprofits/small businesses. No specific award amount is stated.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $200K

An NIH (R21) exploratory grant funding invasive neural recording and stimulation studies in humans to understand neural circuitry underlying mental health disorders. A broad set of domestic and foreign institutions may apply, including universities, tribal governments, and community-based organizations. The award is capped at about $200,000. Technology and therapy development are out of scope, so this suits research institutions conducting specific neuroscience studies.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH (R01) opportunity funds translational research into mood and psychosis symptoms during the menopause transition, including neurobiological and behavioral mechanisms and interdisciplinary collaboration. It targets research and academic institutions, not individuals or typical nonprofits/small businesses. No specific award amount is stated.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

An NIH research project grant (R01, clinical trial optional) funding invasive neural recording and stimulation studies in humans to understand neural circuitry underlying mental health disorders. A broad set of domestic and foreign institutions may apply, including universities, tribal governments, and community-based organizations. No specific award amount is stated. Technology and therapy development are out of scope, so this suits research institutions conducting specific neuroscience studies.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $250K

This NIH/National Library of Medicine R01 funds development of informatics and data science approaches that give individuals actionable insights into their own health; a clinical trial is optional. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, and tribal and community organizations, and foreign organizations are listed among eligible applicants. The maximum award is about $250,000. It requires informatics research capacity.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

An NIH research project grant (R01, clinical trial not allowed) funding development of next-generation neuromodulation and neurostimulation devices for treating mental health disorders. A broad range of domestic and foreign institutions may apply, including universities, tribal governments, and community-based organizations. No specific award amount is stated. Incremental updates to existing devices are out of scope, so this suits research institutions developing novel device technology.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH R21 funds development of next-generation brain stimulation devices for mental health disorders, either wholly new stimulation approaches or significant upgrades to FDA-cleared devices. Applicants should be multidisciplinary research teams spanning neuroscience, engineering, and regulatory expertise at eligible research institutions. No award amount is specified, and incremental software updates alone don't qualify.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH AREA (R15) award funds small-scale research at undergraduate-focused institutions that receive limited NIH funding, emphasizing undergraduate research experiences; a minimal-risk clinical trial is required. Eligible institutions must grant baccalaureate science degrees and have received no more than about $6 million per year of NIH support in 4 of the last 7 years; foreign organizations are not eligible. No specific award amount is stated.

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This NIH R01 funds research into the cellular, molecular, and circuit-level biology underlying complex brain disorders, supporting hypothesis-generating or hypothesis-testing studies using model organisms or human cell-based assays. It's intended for researchers with feasibility or proof-of-concept already established (early-stage exploratory work should apply to a companion R21 instead). Eligible U.S. institutions include HBCUs and tribal colleges; the deadline is September 7, 2026.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH R01 award funds translational research on schizophrenia and related disorders in mid- to late-life, aiming to clarify illness trajectory and identify prevention and treatment targets. It is aimed at research institutions and investigators, with a broad list of eligible U.S. organization types. Award amounts are not specified here. Applications are submitted through eligible organizations rather than by individuals.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH R01 award funds research into the mechanisms behind neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, with the goal of identifying novel therapeutic targets. It is aimed at research institutions and investigators, with a broad list of eligible U.S. organization types. Award amounts are not specified here. Applications are submitted through eligible organizations rather than by individuals.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH R21 award funds exploratory research into the mechanisms behind neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, with the aim of revealing novel therapeutic targets. It is aimed at research institutions and investigators, with a broad list of eligible U.S. organization types. Award amounts are not specified here. Applications are submitted through eligible organizations rather than by individuals.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH R21 award funds exploratory translational research on schizophrenia and related disorders in mid- to late-life, aiming to understand illness trajectory and identify prevention and treatment targets. It is aimed at research institutions and investigators, with a broad list of eligible U.S. organization types. Award amounts are not specified here. Applications are submitted through eligible organizations.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH R21 award supports early-stage, high-risk exploratory research into the cellular, molecular, and circuit biology of risk factors for complex brain disorders, with no clinical trials allowed. It is aimed at research institutions and investigators, with a broad list of eligible U.S. organization types. Award amounts are not specified here. Applications are submitted through eligible organizations rather than by individuals.

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This NIH R01 award funds research on how social isolation and loneliness raise suicide risk in older adults, including mechanism studies and intervention development and testing. It is aimed at research institutions and investigators, with a broad list of eligible U.S. organization types. Award amounts are not specified here. Applications are submitted through eligible organizations rather than by individuals.

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This NIH R21 funds research into how social isolation and loneliness affect suicide risk in older adults, including studies on neurobiological and environmental mechanisms, intervention testing, and service-delivery models. It's open to eligible U.S. research institutions (HBCUs and tribal colleges included). The deadline is September 7, 2026.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH training grant funds domestic institutions of higher education (including HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges) to build predoctoral and postdoctoral biomedical research training programs, not individual researchers directly. Eligibility is fairly broad among institution types, but non-domestic entities and their foreign components are excluded, and the program does not support short-term-only training plans. No dollar amount is listed, and the deadline is not near-term.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

An NIH BRAIN Initiative R01 funding the development and validation of novel tools to study cell-type- and circuit-specific processes in the brain. Eligibility is geared toward research institutions, including HBCUs, Hispanic-serving and Tribal colleges, and foreign organizations; this is a federal research grant, not a fit for typical nonprofits, small businesses, or individuals without an academic/research affiliation. No award amount is specified. Clinical trials are not allowed under this opportunity.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH R01 grant supports development of novel theory and methods to understand how genetic and non-genetic factors shape complex human traits, using interdisciplinary modeling and large-scale datasets. It is a research grant aimed primarily at universities, research institutions, and similar eligible organizations, including various minority-serving institutions, tribal entities, and foreign organizations. No award amounts are specified. Clinical trials are not allowed under this opportunity, and the eligibility list is research-institution oriented rather than open to nonprofits, small businesses, or individuals broadly.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIMH (R01) opportunity funds research testing strategies to increase the reach, efficiency, and effectiveness of digital mental health interventions, including clinical trials on established platforms. A clinical trial is required. It targets research and academic institutions rather than individuals or general nonprofits/small businesses; no specific award amount is stated.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH BRAIN Initiative program (UG3/UH3) is a milestone-driven cooperative agreement supporting translational development and small clinical studies of next-generation therapeutic and diagnostic devices for nervous and neuromuscular disorders. Eligible applicants are institutions, including minority-serving institutions, HBCUs, and tribal colleges; foreign organizations and foreign components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply, though foreign components are otherwise allowed. NIH program staff participate in project planning and monitoring. No award amount is stated; eligibility centers on research institutions able to develop and test devices.

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This NIH BRAIN Initiative program (UH3) funds small clinical trials to advance next-generation devices for recording and modulating the human central nervous system. Eligible applicants are institutions, including minority-serving institutions, HBCUs, and tribal colleges; foreign organizations and foreign components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply, though foreign components are otherwise allowed. No award amount is stated. This is a clinical-research mechanism aimed at research institutions capable of conducting device trials.

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An NIH/NIMH research project grant (R01, clinical trial required) funding effectiveness trials of post-acute therapeutic and service-delivery interventions for mental health conditions across the lifespan. A broad set of domestic and foreign institutions may apply, including universities, tribal governments, and faith- or community-based organizations. No specific award ceiling is stated. This requires conducting a clinical trial, so it suits research institutions with that capacity rather than individuals or general nonprofits.

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This NIH R21 funds exploratory research on dissemination and implementation strategies for evidence-based health interventions, including studies on de-implementing low-value practices. Eligible applicants include universities and similar research institutions across NIH's mission areas. No award amount is specified.

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An NIH/NIMH research project grant (R01, clinical trial required) funding pilot effectiveness trials of post-acute therapeutic and service-delivery interventions for mental health conditions. A broad set of domestic and foreign institutions may apply, including universities, tribal governments, and community-based organizations. No specific award amount is stated. The clinical-trial requirement makes this best suited to research institutions running pilot effectiveness studies.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $500K

An NIH UC2 program helping resource-limited organizations build biomedical research capacity and sponsored-programs administration. Eligible applicants include minority-serving and Tribal colleges and other domestic organizations with limited research resources; foreign organizations are not eligible. Awards reach up to about $500,000. This targets emerging or under-resourced research institutions rather than general nonprofits, small businesses, or individuals.

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This NIH R03 provides smaller, shorter-term funding for research on dissemination and implementation strategies — helping evidence-based health practices get adopted and sustained, or ineffective ones phased out. Eligible applicants include universities and similar research institutions across NIH's mission areas. No award amount is specified, though R03 awards are typically modest.

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This NIH R01 funds research identifying and testing strategies to help evidence-based health interventions get adopted, scaled, and sustained — or, conversely, to phase out ineffective practices. Eligible applicants include universities, minority- and tribal-serving institutions, and similar research organizations across NIH's mission areas. No award amount is specified.

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This NIH Shared Instrumentation Grant (SIG) program funds groups of NIH-supported investigators to purchase or upgrade a single specialized research instrument, with awards from $50,000 up to $750,000. Eligible applicants are U.S. research institutions, including minority-serving and tribally controlled colleges; foreign organizations and their components are not eligible and foreign components are not allowed. It requires groups of existing NIH-supported investigators, so it is not for individuals, new organizations, or general nonprofits. This is a large-award instrumentation grant for established research institutions.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $100K

This NIH (R03) opportunity funds pilot projects generating preliminary data on a defined list of understudied proteins associated with rare diseases. It is intended for research and academic institutions; foreign organizations are not eligible to apply. The maximum award is about $100,000.

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This NIH BRAIN Initiative (U01) program funds development of next-generation sensors and bioelectronic devices that synchronize with brain recordings to build computational models of human and animal behavior. Eligible applicants are research organizations including universities, colleges, government and tribal entities, and faith- or community-based organizations; it targets established research and technology-development teams, not individuals or general nonprofits. Award amounts are not specified. Confirm program-specific eligibility in the full announcement.

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This NIH/Fogarty K43 career development award supports an early-career scientist at an academic or research institution in a low- or middle-income country, for research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial. Eligibility is narrow and country-restricted: only foreign institutions in qualifying LMICs may apply, U.S. organizations and their foreign components are not eligible, and some upper-middle-income G20 countries are excluded. This is not available to U.S. applicants. No specific award amount is stated.

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This NIH/Fogarty K43 career development award supports an early-career scientist at an academic or research institution in a low- or middle-income country, with a required independent clinical trial. Eligibility is narrow and country-restricted: only foreign institutions in qualifying LMICs may apply, U.S. organizations and their foreign components are not eligible, and some upper-middle-income G20 countries are excluded. This is not available to U.S. applicants. No specific award amount is stated.

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This NIH program supports preclinical discovery and development of biologic-based therapies for nervous system disorders, from lead optimization through Phase I clinical testing. Eligible applicants are research organizations such as universities, colleges, government and tribal agencies, faith- or community-based organizations, and (for this announcement) foreign organizations; it is geared toward established research teams, not individuals or general nonprofits. Award amounts are not specified. Applicants should be prepared for a complex, multi-phase research undertaking with NIH-funded consultants and contract research organizations.

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This NIH (R13) program supports conferences and scientific meetings relevant to public health and the missions of participating NIH institutes. Eligible applicants are U.S. research and education organizations including universities, government and tribal entities, and faith- or community-based organizations; foreign organizations and non-U.S. components are not eligible to apply, though some foreign components are allowed. Note that R13 conference support typically requires advance permission from the funding institute before applying. It is aimed at organizations hosting scientific conferences, not individuals. Award amounts are not specified.

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This NIH BRAIN Initiative (U24) program funds establishment of facilities at minority-serving institutions and IDeA-eligible institutions to produce and distribute brain cell type-specific research reagents to the neuroscience community. Eligibility is narrowed to minority-serving and IDeA-eligible U.S. institutions; foreign organizations and non-U.S. components are not eligible to apply, though some foreign components are allowed. It is intended for qualifying research institutions, not individuals or general nonprofits, and awardees must coordinate with existing Armamentarium project teams. Award amounts are not specified.

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This NIH R50 award provides salary support for established Research Software Engineers who build and disseminate biomedical software, tools, and algorithms. Eligible applicants include universities and research institutions; foreign (non-U.S.) organizations are not eligible to apply. It is tied to an existing research environment and specialized staff, so it suits research institutions rather than general nonprofits or individuals applying on their own. No specific award amount is stated.

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This NIH mechanism is narrowly limited to organizations that already hold specific NIH grants and need to transfer an award due to a change in organizational status (successor-in-interest). It is an administrative prior-approval request, not a new funding opportunity, and approval of the transfer is not guaranteed. Only current NIH grantee organizations should use it; it does not apply to individuals, new applicants, or general nonprofits. No award amount applies.

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This NIH mechanism is narrowly limited to organizations that already hold specific types of NIH grants and need to transfer an existing award to a new recipient institution (a change of recipient organization). It is an administrative prior-approval request, not a new funding opportunity, and there is no guarantee a transfer will be approved. Only current NIH grantee organizations should apply; it does not apply to individuals, new applicants, or general nonprofits. No award amount applies.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $375K

This NIH R15 (AREA) award supports small-scale research at undergraduate-focused institutions that receive limited NIH funding, with a required clinical trial. Eligibility is restricted to institutions that award baccalaureate science degrees and have received no more than $6 million/year of NIH support in 4 of the last 7 years; foreign organizations are not eligible to apply. The maximum award is about $375,000. This is narrowly targeted at less-research-intensive degree-granting institutions.

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This NIH midcareer award (K24) provides protected time for mid-career clinician-scientists to conduct patient-oriented research and mentor junior clinical researchers; this version does not allow leading an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual health-professional investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities and academic medical centers. No award amount is listed.

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This NIH midcareer award (K24) provides protected time for mid-career clinician-scientists to conduct patient-oriented research and mentor junior clinical researchers, and this version requires an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual health-professional investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities and academic medical centers. No award amount is listed.

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This NIH mentored research scientist award (K01) provides three to five years of protected, supervised career development leading to research independence; this version does not allow leading an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities. No award amount is listed.

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This NIH Pathway to Independence award (K99/R00) supports outstanding postdoctoral researchers transitioning to independent faculty positions; this version does not allow leading an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual early-career investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities; foreign organizations cannot apply. No award amount is listed.

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This NIH mentored career development award (K08) prepares individuals with a clinical doctoral degree for research careers through supervised biomedical, behavioral, or translational research; this version does not allow leading an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual clinician-investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities and academic medical centers. No award amount is listed.

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This NIH mentored research scientist award (K01) provides three to five years of protected, supervised career development in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research leading to independence, and this version requires an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities. No award amount is listed.

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This NIH mentored career development award (K08) prepares individuals with a clinical doctoral degree for research careers through supervised biomedical, behavioral, or translational research, and this version requires an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual clinician-investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities and academic medical centers. No award amount is listed.

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The NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award supports postdoctoral researchers transitioning to independent faculty positions, covering a mentored phase followed by several years of independent research funding. Applications are submitted through eligible research institutions — universities, minority-serving colleges, and similar organizations — on behalf of the individual awardee. No award amount is specified, and a clinical trial component is required for this version.

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This NIH mentored career development award (K23) supports individuals with a clinical doctoral degree committed to patient-oriented research, providing protected research time under mentorship, and this version requires an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual clinician-investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities and academic medical centers. No award amount is listed.

National Institutes of Health · Amount varies

This NIH mentored career development award (K23) supports individuals with a clinical doctoral degree who are committed to patient-oriented research, providing protected research time under mentorship. This version does not allow leading an independent clinical trial. It is intended for individual clinician-investigators applying through eligible institutions such as universities and academic medical centers. No award amount is listed.

National Institutes of Health · Up to $750K

An NIH BRAIN Initiative R18 funding preclinical proof-of-concept work on novel recording and modulation technologies for the human central nervous system, up to readiness for first-in-human studies. The eligibility text is mixed but states foreign organizations and foreign components are not eligible to apply, while domestic research institutions, minority-serving and Tribal colleges may. Awards reach up to about $750,000, and clinical trials are not allowed. This is a specialized research award, not a fit for general nonprofits, small businesses, or individuals.

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NIH mechanism allowing existing award recipients to apply for revision (supplemental) funding to expand a current NIH grant or cooperative agreement, only in response to a specific Notice of Special Interest. Restricted to organizations that already hold an active NIH single-project award. No award amount is specified. Because applicants must already be NIH grantees and respond to a matching NOSI, eligibility is narrow and not open to new applicants.