Innovative Mental Health Services Research Not Involving Clinical Trials (R01 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Others

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Health

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Grant

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Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Innovative Mental Health Services Research Not Involving Clinical Trials" (PAR-25-283), aimed at fostering innovative non-clinical trial research to enhance the delivery of mental health services. This initiative invites applications for R01-level projects that address critical areas for improving access, quality, and outcomes in mental health care, particularly focusing on disparities in service delivery. The funding is intended to support research that identifies factors influencing service access and quality, employing advanced methodologies and data analysis techniques to address pressing public health challenges. Interested applicants can request budgets reflecting actual project needs, with a maximum project period of five years, and should submit their applications by January 7, 2028. For further inquiries, applicants may contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the additional information link at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-283.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), has announced a funding opportunity titled "Innovative Mental Health Services Research Not Involving Clinical Trials" (PAR-25-283). This funding is aimed at fostering innovative non-clinical trial research that enhances mental health service delivery and targets disparities in care. Applications are invited for R01-level projects addressing areas crucial to improving access, quality, and outcomes of mental health services. Investigators are encouraged to engage public and private partners to ensure research relevance and applicability. The initiative emphasizes the importance of identifying mutable factors influencing service access, continuity, and quality, while employing advanced methodologies and data analysis techniques. Award amounts vary, but proposals can request budgets that reflect actual project needs, with a maximum project period of five years. Funding is contingent on application merit and availability of NIH appropriations, with a focus on addressing the pressing public health challenges in mental health care delivery across diverse populations. The application timeline begins with submission dates in early 2025, with resources available through NIH's grants management systems for applicants.
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