Innovative Pilot Mental Health Services Research Not Involving Clinical Trials (R34 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 345396Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

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https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/345396

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-105.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a funding opportunity for innovative pilot mental health services research that does not involve clinical trials, aimed at enhancing mental health service delivery for individuals at risk for mental illness. This initiative seeks to address barriers to access, quality, and outcomes in mental health services, encouraging applications that explore mutable factors affecting service delivery and develop new research methodologies. Eligible applicants include a diverse range of organizations, with a budget limit of $450,000 available over three years, and applications will be evaluated based on their significance, innovation, and alignment with NIH priorities. Interested parties can find more information and submit inquiries via the NIH Grants Information email at grantsinfo@nih.gov, with the application deadline set for May 7, 2025.

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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) for innovative pilot mental health services research, focusing on non-clinical trial projects related to mental health service delivery. The goal is to inform high-quality mental health services aimed at individuals with or at risk for mental illness, addressing barriers to access, quality, and outcomes. Applications should explore mutable factors affecting service delivery, develop new research methods, and leverage existing resources for efficient implementation. Key application components include eligibility criteria for diverse organizations, a budget limit of $450,000 over three years, and strict adherence to NIH application guidelines. The FOA emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders to ensure practical relevance and focuses on underserved populations' disparities in mental health access and outcomes. Review criteria will assess the significance, innovation, and approach of proposed research, with applications evaluated for scientific merit and relevance to NIMH priorities. The research aims to enhance the public health impact of mental health services while reducing disparities and improving quality and efficiency within the healthcare system. The submission deadlines begin in early 2023, with awards anticipated by May 2025.
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