Opportunity

Simpler Grants.gov #FOR-MH-26-200

NIMH BRAINS Grant for Innovative Mental Health Research by Early-Career Scientists

Buyer

National Institutes of Health

Posted

May 28, 2025

Respond By

October 20, 2025

Identifier

FOR-MH-26-200

NAICS

541720

This opportunity from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), supports innovative mental health research by early-career scientists. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - Purpose: - Grants for early-career researchers to launch clinical, translational, or basic research programs focused on mental health disorders - Supports projects advancing understanding, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of mental illnesses - Funding Details: - R01 activity code - Estimated total program funding: $3,000,000 - Approximately six awards anticipated - Eligibility: - Open to government entities, businesses, nonprofits, and educational institutions - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, OEMs, or vendors required; opportunity is for research proposals - Unique Requirements: - Focus on innovative, biobehavioral research by early-career scientists - No administrative or procedural requirements highlighted

Description

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) plans to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity to support early-career scientists in launching innovative clinical, translational, or basic research programs focused on mental health disorders. The award aims to advance understanding, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of mental illnesses. Applications are not currently being solicited, allowing time for potential applicants to develop collaborations and projects. The funding will utilize the R01 activity code and expects projects to impact the understanding of mental illness pathophysiology, trajectories, treatment, or prevention.

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