Social disconnection and Suicide Risk in Late Life (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Social Disconnection and Suicide Risk in Late Life," aimed at exploring the relationship between social isolation and suicide risk among older adults. This initiative encourages research projects that investigate neurobiological and environmental mechanisms linking social disconnection and loneliness to increased suicidal thoughts and behaviors, with a focus on developing interventions to enhance social connections and prevent suicide in late life. Given the rising suicide rates in this demographic, the NIH emphasizes the urgent need for targeted research, particularly addressing disparities across various populations. Selected projects may receive funding of up to $275,000 over two years, with applications accepted starting January 2025 and a submission deadline of September 7, 2026. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the opportunity's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-066.html.
Eligible Applicants
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.