Opportunity

Simpler Grants.gov #93.242

NIMH BRAINS Grant Opportunity for Innovative Mental Health Research

Buyer

National Institutes of Health

Posted

May 28, 2025

Respond By

October 20, 2025

Identifier

93.242

NAICS

541715

This opportunity is a forecasted grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to support innovative research in mental health. - Government buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a research grant. - Products/services requested: - No products or part numbers; the grant funds research programs in clinical, translational, or basic science related to mental health disorders. - Notable requirements: - Supports early-career, exceptionally productive scientists - Focus on projects impacting understanding, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of mental illness - Utilizes the R01 activity code - Estimated funding: $3,000,000 - Approximately six awards anticipated - Eligible applicants include government entities, businesses, nonprofits, and educational institutions - No specific products, services, or quantities are requested; this is a grant for research programs.

Description

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) plans to support early-career scientists through the NIMH BRAINS award to help launch innovative clinical, translational, or basic research programs. The research should aim to transform understanding, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of mental health disorders. This opportunity is a forecasted Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) using the R01 activity code, with applications not currently being solicited. The award targets projects impacting the pathophysiology, trajectories, treatment, or prevention of mental illness.

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