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-23-095), aimed at supporting innovative research that enhances the delivery of high-quality mental health services. This grant opportunity invites applications for non-clinical trial R01-level projects that address strategic priorities in mental health services research, focusing on factors that influence access, quality, and outcomes, while also aiming to reduce health disparities. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations, such as educational institutions, community-based organizations, and tribal governments, with no cost-sharing or matching requirements. Interested parties should note that the application deadline is January 7, 2025, and can find more information by contacting NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visiting the opportunity's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-095.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) titled "Innovative Mental Health Services Research Not Involving Clinical Trials" (PAR-23-095). This initiative invites research applications that focus on non-clinical trial projects aiming to improve the delivery of high-quality mental health services. The FOA encourages innovative research addressing factors affecting access, quality, and outcomes of mental health services and emphasizes the need for studies that help mitigate health disparities. Key areas of interest include identifying manipulatable factors that influence mental health service delivery, developing new research methodologies, and leveraging existing data to enhance understanding of mental health outcomes. Applications are sought from diverse organizations, including educational institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit entities. Importantly, clinical trials are excluded from this funding opportunity. The application seeks to foster partnerships between researchers and community stakeholders to ensure findings are practical and relevant. Compliance with data management and sharing policies is required for funded projects. Submission deadlines extend into early 2025, with detailed instructions provided for prospective applicants, ensuring rigorous evaluation of proposed research for potential impact on mental health services.
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