The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), has announced the funding opportunity for the NIMH Mentoring Networks for Mental Health Research Education (R25), aimed at enhancing educational activities for a skilled workforce in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research. This program supports innovative mentoring networks designed for graduate and medical students, residents, postdoctoral scholars, and early-career investigators. Key objectives include fostering professional development and facilitating transitions within career stages. Applications must propose novel approaches substantially exceeding existing mentoring efforts and should actively recruit participants from underrepresented groups. The funding allows for up to $200,000 annually, with a project period not exceeding five years. Successful proposals will detail their goals, methods of participant engagement, expected outcomes, and a clear value-added proposition compared to pre-existing programs. A strong emphasis is placed on evaluation and dissemination of results to further research education. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, and governments, with requirements for extensive institutional commitment and diversity in faculty and participants. The program encourages integration of leadership roles and effective collaboration among institutions participating in these mentoring networks, ensuring a comprehensive educational environment.