Advanced Laboratories for Accelerating the Reach and Impact of Treatments for Youth and Adults with Mental Illness (ALACRITY) Research Centers (P50 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 348813Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/348813

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-210.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity for the establishment of Advanced Laboratories for Accelerating the Reach and Impact of Treatments for Youth and Adults with Mental Illness (ALACRITY) Research Centers. This initiative aims to support transdisciplinary teams of researchers and stakeholders in conducting high-impact studies that enhance the effectiveness of mental health interventions and optimize service delivery within real-world settings. The ALACRITY Centers will focus on significant mental health challenges, particularly for populations lacking effective treatments, and will include a major Signature Research Project alongside several Exploratory Research Projects. The total funding available is up to $1.5 million per year, with a project period extending up to five years. Applications will be accepted starting April 17, 2024, and interested parties can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries. More details can be found at the provided link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-210.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to establish Advanced Laboratories for Accelerating the Reach and Impact of Treatments for Youth and Adults with Mental Illness (ALACRITY) Centers. The aim is to support transdisciplinary teams tackling mental health issues by refining interventions and enhancing service delivery through innovative research. The ALACRITY Centers will facilitate studies addressing significant mental health problems, particularly for populations lacking effective treatments. Each center should encompass a major Signature Research Project and several Exploratory Research Projects, all focused on optimizing therapeutic approaches. The funding opportunity encourages diverse participation and is open to multiple eligible organizations, including educational institutions and non-profits. The total project period can extend to five years with an annual direct cost cap of $1.5 million. Applications will be accepted starting April 17, 2024, and must comply with the provided guidelines to be considered. This initiative symbolizes a strategic effort to improve mental health care systems by leveraging advanced methodologies and stakeholder collaboration.
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