Award
National Institute of Mental Health 5R25MH119050-08
Advanced Research Institute (ARI) in Mental Health and Aging
Recipient
University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Award Amount
$214,021.00
Ceiling
$214,021.00
Awarded
July 14, 2026
Identifier
5R25MH119050-08
NIH awarded a research grant to University of Pittsburgh for the Advanced Research Institute in Mental Health and Aging, supporting early-career faculty in mental health and aging research with a focus on career development and scientific leadership.
Description
The overarching goal of the "Advanced Research Institute (ARI) in Mental Health and Aging" is to increase the number of early-career faculty successfully transitioning to independent investigators conducting high-impact research in mental health and aging. The population is aging rapidly both in the US and globally, presenting challenges and opportunities for research on aging and mental health. ARI provides a mentored, educational program supporting early-career faculty (Scholars) over two years, focusing on grant-writing, career development, and scientific leadership. The program includes mentoring, seminars, and a Biostatistical Fellows Program, with innovations in computational science, community engagement, and workforce development.