Mind and Body Interventions to Restore Whole Person Health via Emotional Well-Being Mechanisms
ID: 359155Type: 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
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Mind and Body Interventions to Restore Whole Person Health via Emotional Well-Being Mechanisms." This initiative aims to fund research that investigates how various mind and body interventions, such as mindfulness meditation, yoga, and acupuncture, can enhance whole person health through mechanisms of emotional well-being. The program emphasizes the importance of understanding the biological mechanisms behind these interventions and their potential to improve health outcomes, addressing significant gaps in current research. The estimated total funding for this program is $2 million, with three awards expected to be granted. Interested applicants, particularly small businesses, can reach out to Erin Burke Quinlan, Ph.D., at erin.quinlan@nih.gov or by phone at 301-480-9483 for further information. The application process is set to open on October 14, 2025, with a closing date of December 15, 2025, and anticipated award announcements by July 1, 2026.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Erin Burke Quinlan, Ph.D. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
    (301) 480-9483
    erin.quinlan@nih.gov
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