Advancing Learning Health Care Research in Outpatient Mental Health Treatment Settings (R34 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Direct costs limited to $450,000 over a maximum project period of three years.
To support exploratory and developmental research that enhances the adoption, implementation, sustainability, and continuous improvement of evidence-based practices in outpatient mental health and substance use treatment systems.
Behavioral health researchers, community behavioral health partners, individuals with mental illness, and underserved populations.
Eligible organization types include higher education institutions, public/state controlled institutions, private institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, small businesses, local governments, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, Indian/Native American tribal governments, and eligible agencies of the federal government.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply.
U.S. based organizations are eligible; non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Research must focus on the adoption, implementation, sustainability, and continuous improvement of evidence-based practices in outpatient mental health and substance use treatment systems.
Projects must involve active collaboration between behavioral health researchers and community partners.
Direct costs are limited to $450,000 over the project period, with no more than $225,000 in direct costs allowed in any one year.
Applications are due by 5:00 PM local time of the applicant organization.
The earliest submission date is January 16, 2025, and the expiration date is January 8, 2026.
Applicant organizations may submit more than one application, provided each application is scientifically distinct.
Applications must follow the instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.
Applications will be evaluated based on significance, innovation, rigor, feasibility, and expertise of the investigators.
Applications will undergo a peer review process by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
Applications deemed to have the highest scientific and technical merit will be prioritized for funding.
Projects must include clinical practice partners in the scientific development of the project.
Non-domestic entities and components are not eligible to apply.
Projects should align with the mission of the NIMH to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses.
Involvement of community partners may enhance the likelihood of successful implementation and sustainability of proposed interventions.
Active collaboration with community partners and adherence to application guidelines.
Failure to include clinical practice partners in the project development.
Engage with community partners early in the research design process.
Highlight the innovative aspects of the proposed research and its potential impact on mental health services.