Optimizing Behavioral Sleep Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults
ID: 359159Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359159
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Optimizing Behavioral Sleep Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults," aimed at soliciting pilot research applications to adapt and test behavioral interventions for sleep problems in adolescents and young adults with or at risk for mental health disorders. The objective is to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effectiveness of these interventions in real-world settings, while also examining their impact on sleep and mental health outcomes. This funding is critical for advancing research in sleep medicine and mental health, with an estimated total program funding of $1.5 million and an expected six awards to be made. Interested applicants can reach out to Dr. Mary Rooney at mary.rooney@nih.gov or by phone at 301-827-1325, with applications expected to be solicited following the synopsis posting on September 8, 2025, and closing on October 8, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mary Rooney, Ph.D. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
    (301) 827-1325
    mary.rooney@nih.gov
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