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NIH Research Grant: Social Disconnection and Suicide Risk in Late Life

This opportunity invites research proposals from a wide range of organizations to study the relationship between social disconnection and suicide risk in late life. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Assistance Listing 93.242 (Mental Health Research Grants) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a research grant opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Research projects focused on: - Neurobiological and environmental mechanisms linking social disconnection and suicide risk - Development and testing of interventions (including experimental therapeutics) - Modification or creation of service delivery models to enhance social connection and prevent suicide - No part numbers or product quantities specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Open to government entities, businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and foreign organizations - Emphasis on innovative research and intervention development - No procurement of goods; funding is for research activities only

Description

This initiative seeks applications for research projects addressing the link between social disconnection, including social isolation and loneliness, and suicide risk in late life. The focus is on identifying neurobiological and environmental mechanisms that increase suicidal thoughts and behavior, using experimental therapeutics to develop and test interventions, and modifying service delivery models to enhance social connection and prevent suicide. Eligible applicants include various government entities, businesses, nonprofits, and educational institutions, including tribal and foreign organizations. The application deadline is September 7, 2026.

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